Mechanical Heat Detectors (Edwards) – Fire Detection Failure (2020)

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According to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC)

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Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission

Reason for Recall

As stated by CPSC

This recall involves mechanical heat detectors used indoors to detect elevated temperatures as part of professionally installed fire detection systems for residential homes and businesses. In residential settings, this product is installed in kitchens, attics and garages for property protection. The recalled heat detectors do not detect smoke or make an audible sound, but rather act as sensors that trigger fire alarms or security panels when elevated heat is detected. The heat detectors can be mounted to walls or ceilings and are labeled with "135F" and "NOT A LIFE SAFETY DEVICE." The recalled units are the following: Model # Description Seller 281B-PL Heat Detector, 135F, Rate of Rise and Fixed Temperature Edwards 283B-PL Heat Detector, 135F, Fixed Temperature Edwards 104-13 Heat Detector, 135F, Rate of Rise and Fixed temperature Interlogix 104-15 Heat Detector, 135F, Fixed Temperature Interlogix 1EYC2 Heat Detector, 135F, Rate of Rise and Fixed Temperature Edwards, Grainger P/N 1EYC4 Heat Detector, 135F, Fixed Temperature Edwards, Grainger P/N 281B-20pkg-OEM-UTCO1 Heat Detector, 135F, Rate of Rise and Fixed Temperature Honeywell Security 281B-20pkg-OEM-UTC20 Heat Detector, 135F, Rate of Rise and Fixed Temperature Interlogix 281B-OEM-UTC01 Heat Detector, 135F, Rate of Rise and Fixed Temperature Honeywell Security 283B-20pkg-OEM-UTC01 Heat Detector, 135F, Fixed Temperature Honeywell Security 73340U Heat Detector, 135F, Fixed Temperature and Rate of Rise Mirtone 73342U Heat Detector, 135F, Fixed Temperature Mirtone AI281B Heat Detector, 135F, Fixed Temperature and Rate of Rise Edwards AI283B Heat Detector, 135F, Fixed Temperature Edwards 281A Heat Detector, 135F, Fixed Temperature and Rate of Rise Edwards

Recommended Action

Per CPSC guidance

Consumers who use the product in life-safety applications permitted by code (for example, in elevator shafts, or in lieu of smoke detectors, manual pull stations, or sprinklers in particular settings), or in residential attics or residential garages, should immediately contact a fire or security alarm professional for free replacement and installation of the heat detector.