Siemens Recalls Audible Fire Alarm Base Due to Risk of Injury

Is my product affected?

SBGA-34 Audible Fire Alarm Base

• Brand Beijing Siemens Cerberus Electronics Ltd., of China
• Brand Siemens, of Buffalo, Ill.

Check against the official notice below — it lists the full affected range.

What happened

Siemens has recalled the SBGA-34 audible fire alarm base, which attaches to ceiling-mounted smoke detectors to sound an alarm when the fire alarm system activates. The audible base can fail to sound an alarm, creating a risk of personal injury and property damage. The recalled base has part number S54370-F13 with date codes 0113 through 2314 printed in WWYY format on a white label on the back of the unit, and "MODEL SBGA-34" printed on a blue label. The off-white device measures about 6 inches in diameter and is used with various fire detectors and alarm systems manufactured by Siemens, Desigo, Cerberus, and Faraday.

According to the recall notice, consumers should immediately contact Siemens to schedule a free inspection and replacement of the recalled audible base.

Written by software from the official notice below. Not reviewed by a lawyer.

Hazard

The fire alarm base can fail to sound an alarm, posing a risk of personal injury and property damage.

What should I do?

Consumers should immediately contact Siemens to schedule a free inspection and replacement of the recalled audible base.

Details from the source

This recall involves the SBGA-34 audible base that is affixed to ceiling-mounted smoke detectors in order to sound an alarm when the fire alarm system is activated. The audible base has part number S54370-F13 and date codes 0113 through 2314 in a WWYY format printed on a white label on the back of the unit part affixed to the wall. "MODEL SBGA-34" is printed on a blue label also affixed to the back of the device. The base is off-white and measures about 6 inches in diameter. The audible base is used with the following fire detectors: • Cerberus PRO models (HI921, OOHC941, OOH941, OH921, OP921) • Desigo Fire Safety models (FDOOTC441, FDOOT441, FDO421, FDOT421, FDT421) • H-Series (HFP-11, HFPT-11, HFPO-11) • Faraday 87XX-Series, models (8713, 8712, 8710) The audible base and fire detectors are used with the following alarm systems: • Siemens model FireFinder® XLS via DLC 6312 Device Loop Card • Siemens model FS -250 • Desigo model FC2005, (50-point panel) • Desigo model FC2025, (252-point system) • Desigo model FC2050, (504-point system) • Cerberus PRO FC901, (50-point panel • Cerberus PRO FC922, (252-point system) • Cerberus PRO FC924, (504-point system) • Faraday models MPC-600 and MPC-7000

Source

Official record: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission ↗

Republished from the official source above; details can change — the source record controls.

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