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U.S. Consumer Product Safety CommissionRecalled 1997-07-28

Heat Detectors Recall by Chemetronics Caribe

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Stargard AT dual contact heat detectors

  • Brand Chemetronics Caribe
  • Brand Stargard At

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

What happened

Chemetronics Caribe Inc. is recalling 12,000 STARGARD AT Series dual contact heat detectors used in commercial fire detection alarm systems. These round, white plastic devices about 4½ inches in diameter can fail to operate properly and may not detect the presence of fire. The recalled heat detectors have date codes ranging from May 1994 through May 1997 stamped on their sides, including codes "0594" through "1294," "W1-Y95" through "W52-Y95," "W1-Y96" through "W52-Y96," and "W1-Y97" through "W22-Y97." One heat detector failed to operate during a field test, though no injuries have been reported.

Consumers who have these heat detectors should stop using them immediately and contact Chemetronics Caribe at (800) 496-8383 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. EDT Monday through Friday to arrange for free replacement heat detectors and installation.

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

Hazard

Fire & Fire-Related Burn

Details from the source

Heat Detectors Recall by Chemetronics Caribe NEWS from CPSC U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission Office of Information and Public Affairs Washington, DC 20207 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT:Ken Giles July 28, 1997 (301) 504-7052 Release #97-162 CPSC, Chemetronics Caribe Inc. Announce Recall of Heat Detectors WASHINGTON, D.C. - In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Chemetronics Caribe Inc. of Luquillo, Puerto Rico, is recalling 12,000 STARGARD AT Series dual contact heat detectors. Heat detectors monitor room temperature to provide an alarm in the event of fire. The recalled heat detectors can fail to operate properly, not detecting the presence of fire. Chemetronics Caribe has received one report that a heat detector failed to operate in a field test, but no injuries have been reported as a result of their use. The heat detectors are components of a fire detection alarm system. They are primarily a commercial product and not sold for home use. The Series 400 STARGARD AT dual contact heat detectors are round, white plastic disks about 4 1/2 inches in diameter. At the center of the device is a three-level round metal disk. "STARGARD AT" is written in small, gray type beside the metal disk, along with the company name. The recalled heat detectors have one of the following date codes stamped on their side: "0594" through "1294" "W1-Y95" through "W52-Y95" "W1-Y96" through "W52-Y96" "W1-Y97" through "W22-Y97." Distributors of fire detection equipment sold these heat detectors nationwide from May 1994 through May 1997. Consumers should stop using these heat detectors immediately and call Chemetronics Caribe at (800) 496-8383 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. EDT Monday through Friday for free replacement of the heat detectors and installation arrangements. STARGARD A Series and other Chemetronics products are not affected by this recall.

Source

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

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