CPSC Recall in 2006: Tyco Fire & Security Announces Recall to Upgrade Software of Fire Detection Systems

Updated on January 18, 2026.

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Data Source: CPSC.

Recall Number: 06-551

Date: May 18, 2006

Product Name: Tyco Fire & Security Fire Detection Systems

Recall Description:

In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Tyco Fire & Security, of Boca Raton, Fla. is voluntarily recalling about 21,000 Fire Detection Systems. Sensors in these fire detection systems could experience reduced sensitivity to smoke in conditions of high humidity and high temperature. If this occurs, these sensors could delay detecting the presence of smoke in the event of a fire. Name of Product: Tyco Fire & Security Fire Detection SystemsUnits: About 21,000 Fire Detection SystemsImporter: Tyco Fire & Security, of Boca Raton, Fla.Manufacturer: Solectron (Suzhou) Technology Co. Ltd., of Suzhou, ChinaDistributors: SimplexGrinnell LP, of Boca Raton, Fla.; ADT Security Services Inc., of Boca Raton, Fla.; and Ansul Inc., of Marinette, Wis.Hazard: Sensors in these fire detection systems could experience reduced sensitivity to smoke in conditions of high humidity and high temperature. If this occurs, these sensors could delay detecting the presence of smoke in the event of a fire.Incidents/Injuries: None reported.Description and Models: The smoke sensors in these fire detection systems were installed beginning August 2004 in certain SimplexGrinnell, ADT and Ansul fire detection systems in commercial buildings throughout the U.S. The sensor model numbers listed below are included. Building owners and managers with these sensors will be contacted.4098-97144098-97554098-9757CA4098-9714C4098-9755C4306314098-9714EA4098-9755EA4306344098-97544098-97564306544098-9754C4098-9756C4307194098-9754EA4098-9757431190Manufactured In: ChinaRemedy: Commercial building owners and managers with these sensors will be contacted directly by one of the distributors to verify that the system is included in the recall and to arrange for a free software upgrade.Consumer Contact: For more information, contact Tyco Fire & Security toll-free at (866) 376-8207 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.tycofireandsecurity.com/Internet/firedetection.jsp.

Hazard Description:

Sensors in these fire detection systems could experience reduced sensitivity to smoke in conditions of high humidity and high temperature. If this occurs, these sensors could delay detecting the presence of smoke in the event of a fire.

Consumer Action:

Remedy Type:

Repair

Units: About 21,000 Fire Detection Systems

Incidents:

None reported.

Sold At:

Manufactured In:

China