September 3, 2003
Name
of Product: ESL
Smoke Detectors
Units:
14,000
Manufacturer:
GE
Interlogix (GEI), of Tualatin, Ore.
Hazard:
These smoke
detectors may fail to work properly upon installation or if there is an
extended loss of power. If the smoke alarms fail to detect fire or smoke, it
poses a serious hazard to occupants inside of the dwelling.
Description: The ESL 500N smoke
detectors are hard-wired and require professional installation. The recalled
alarms have the following model numbers, which are located on the back of the
detectors: 521NB, 521NCSXT, 541NB, 541NCSXT, 541NCXTE, 521NBXT, 521NCSRXT,
541NBXT, 541NCSRH, 541NCSXTE, 521NCRXT, 541NCRXT, and 541NCSRXT. Also on the
back of the alarms are the letters, "ESL," and the manufacturing date
code of "0223" through "0323" (23rd week of 2002 through
23rd week of 2003). Units that may not work properly can be identified by the
lack of the flashing red indicator light, though all units with the
aforementioned model and dates codes should be replaced.
Sold
At: Distributors,
dealers and installers of security systems nationwide sold or installed these
smoke detectors from June 2002 through June 2003 for between $125 and $175.
Manufactured
In: U.S.A.
Remedy:
Consumers
should contact the company to receive free installation of a replacement smoke
detector.
Consumer Contact: Contact GEI at (800) 648-7422 between 6 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday or log on to the company's Web site at www.ge-interlogix.com/500N. Consumers also can contact their installer or service provider to determine if they have a recalled unit and/or to arrange for the free installation of a new unit.