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Recalls / 2015-09-09

Bosch Security Systems Recalls Wireless Smoke Alarms Due to Failure to Alert Consumers to a Fire (Recall Alert)

15753 · Recalled 2015-09-09 · CPSC page

Recalled Bosch Security Systems Radion Wireless Smoke Alarm
Recalled Bosch Security Systems Radion Wireless Smoke Alarm

Description

This recall involves Bosch's Radion wireless round smoke alarms installed as part of Bosch security systems. Bosch security alarm systems use a control keypad labeled "Bosch" on the front surface. The alarms are made of white plastic and measure 5.6 inches across and 2.4 inches high. The alarms have a Bosch label on the back with "RFSM-A," a bar code with "F01U263962" and a 17-digit serial number starting with 0922320XXX. The XXX in the 8th through 10th positions of the serial number designates the date code. Only alarms with date codes 001 through 458 are included in the recall.

Hazards

The alarms can fail to alert consumers to a fire, posing a fire hazard.

Reported injuries

Bosch has received two reports that alarms failed to sound during installation testing.

Remedy

Consumers should immediately contact their dealer/installer for a free replacement alarm. Bosch has contacted dealers and installers directly.

Products

NameModelUnits
Radion wireless smoke alarmsAbout 950

Parties

Manufacturer
Bosch Security Systems Inc., Fairport, N.Y.
Made in
China
Sold at
Security system dealers nationwide

Consumer contact

Bosch Security Systems at 800-289-0096 between 8 a.m. and 8 p.m. ET or at www.boschsecurity.us and click on Service and Support, then Customer Service and Presales, then Related Links and go to Technical Bulletins and Safety Recalls at the bottom of the page for more information.

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Location of Date Code and Serial Number on back
Location of Date Code and Serial Number on back

Source: CPSC recall 15753. Inclusion in this database is not legal or medical advice.