Fire Control Panels Recalled by Bosch Security Systems Corp. Due to Alarm Failure Posing a Fire Hazard
CPSC recall 12721. Recall date: . Last publish date of the CPSC notice: .
Hazard, in the words of CPSC
On all systems, when the alarm verification feature of the system is turned on, the control panel can fail to sound an alarm if a fire occurs. In addition, on systems with 50 or more reporting stations, a delay in sounding an alarm and reporting a fire may occur if the loop for the alarm system is broken.
Remedy, in the words of CPSC
All distributors and installers are being sent two technical bulletins. One provides instructions for how to implement a software change that will correct the verification feature. The second contains instructions for how to handle warnings from affected systems with 50 or more stations. Those who have not received the bulletins should contact Bosch.
CPSC recall 12721 has the recall date 15 Feb 2012. The notice names the firm Bosch Security Systems. The recall has about 330 units. The median CPSC recall of 2012 has 7,800 units. This register puts the recall under the hazard Fire. CPSC gives the product type Fire or Smoke Alarms.
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More of the notice
The hazard and the remedy are at the top of the page. Each quotation is the text of CPSC.
| Incidents and injuries | None reported. |
|---|---|
| Units | 330 |
| Remedy options | New Instructions |
| Description | The Bosch-branded fire alarm panel is locking red wall box with dimensions 22.7" high by 14.5" wide by 4.3" deep. The status, date and time can be seen through a glass screen on the panel door. The word "BOSCH" is printed on the right corner of the panel and the model number "FPA-1000-UL" is printed on the bottom left below the glass screen. The alarm panels featured software versions 1.10, 1.11 and 1.12, which can be determined by installers. They were designed to be used in small to medium-sized facilities in both public and residential buildings. |
| Product | Fire Alarm Control Panel, About 330, Fire or Smoke Alarms |
| Sold at | Authorized distributors and installers nationwide from May 2009 through October 2011 for about $1,200. |
| Manufacturer | Bosch Security Systems, Inc |
| Made in | China |
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The recall in context
- Units in this recall
- 330Median of 2012: 7,800
- CPSC recalls of 2012
- 310
- Recalls of 2012 with one of the same hazards
- 26%
- Recalls of 2012 in the category Fire or Smoke Alarms
- 0%
- Recalls on the register that name Bosch Security Systems
- 2
Other recalls of the firm
| Date | Recall |
|---|---|
| 16 Jan 2014 | Bosch Security Systems Recalls Fire Control Panels Due to Fire Alarm Failure (Recall Alert) |
Official channels
- CPSC recall notice 12721The notice on the CPSC site, with the pictures and the contact of the firm.
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Cite this page
Recall Register. CPSC recall 12721. https://recallregister.com/product/1179-fire-control-panels-recalled-by-bosch-security-systems-corp-due-to-ala/. Source: CPSC Recall Retrieval Web Services. Data through .
Sources
- Source
- US Consumer Product Safety Commission
- Licence
- US government work, public domain
- Data retrieved
- 30 Sep 2026
- Newest CPSC recall on the register
- 24 Sep 2026
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Questions
- Does CPSC recall 12721 report injuries?
- The CPSC notice says:
None reported.
- Where was the product sold?
- The CPSC notice says:
Authorized distributors and installers nationwide from May 2009 through October 2011 for about $1,200.
- Which remedy options does CPSC list for recall 12721?
- CPSC lists 1 remedy option:
New Instructions
- How many units are in CPSC recall 12721?
- The CPSC notice gives this number:
About 330