Atmel Microcontrollers (Atmel) – software upgrade (2007)
Check Your Product
According to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC)
Product
Atmel Microcontrollers used in Honeywell Digital Cellular Communicators
Brand
Atmel Corp., of San Jose, Calif. (microcontrollers)
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
Not specified in CPSC notice. Check official source for details.
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Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Atmel Corp., of San Jose, Calif. (microcontrollers) is recalling Atmel Microcontrollers used in Honeywell Digital Cellular Communicators. The hazard is: The microcontroller in the communicator can enter an unrecoverable lock-up state due to a programmin. Based on CPSC recall notice.
Summary derived from CPSC notice
The following details were not provided by CPSC: UPC codes.
Reason for Recall
As stated by CPSC
The digital cellular communicator can be used as a primary means of security communications for a residence or business. The recall involves the Atmel microcontroller AT91SAM7S256 installed in Honeywell digital cellular communicator, Model 7845GSM.
Reported concern (CPSC)
The microcontroller in the communicator can enter an unrecoverable lock-up state due to a programming issue. The lock-up could result in a service interruption, and fail to transmit an alarm signal in the event of a fire or property invasion.
Recommended Action
Per CPSC guidance
Customers who have not been contacted directly should immediately contact the firm for information on how to receive a free replacement communicator with updated software. Installers that purchased the communicators have been contacted directly.
Verify this information on the official source
For complete details and official instructions, check the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) directly.
View official CPSC recall noticePage updated: Jan 6, 2026