Siemens Recalls Temperature and Humidity Sensors for Schools, Hospitals and Other Buildings Due to Fire Hazard
CPSC recall 13720. Recall date: . Last publish date of the CPSC notice: .
Hazard, in the words of CPSC
The sensors can overheat, posing a fire hazard.
Remedy, in the words of CPSC
Consumers should look to see if their sensors are currently operating on an AC power source and, if they are, consumers should immediately have the recalled sensors converted to a DC power source. Consumers should contact Siemens to schedule the installation of a free replacement sensor. Siemens is directly contacting owners of the recalled sensors.
CPSC recall 13720 has the recall date 22 Jan 2013. The notice names the firm Siemens Industry. The recall has about 57,000 units. The median CPSC recall of 2013 has 6,500 units. This register puts the recall under 2 hazards. The first is Fire. CPSC gives the product type Thermostats/Thermometers/Sensors.
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More of the notice
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| Incidents and injuries | Four incidents of overheating and fires have been reported to Siemens. Two of the fires were in schools and two in hospitals. Minor damage was reported. No injuries have been reported. |
|---|---|
| Units | 57,000 |
| Remedy options | Replace |
| Description | This recall involves wall-mounted Q-series sensors that control heat, air conditioning and humidity inside commercial buildings, hospitals and schools. The sensors come in three designs: a blank cover, a cover with a digital display screen or a cover with a digital display screen and door. The sensors are either white or beige and have a Siemens, Talon, Staefa Control System, Staefa Control System/Talon logo or no logo. The recalled model numbers begin with QAA and QFA, and one with SB1. They are: QAA 2060, QAA 2063, QAA 2072, QAA 2073, QFA 2000, QFA 2001, QFA 2060, QFA 2071, QFA2072, QFA 3000, QFA 3001, QFA 3060, QFA 3071, and SB1-0834. The model number is located on the sensor's circuit board inside the unit. |
| Product | Q-Series Temperature and Humidity Sensors, About 57,000, Thermostats/Thermometers/Sensors |
| Sold at | Siemens sales offices, partners, resellers and installers from June 2007 through August 2012 for between $200 and $400. |
| Manufacturer | Siemens Industry, Inc |
| Made in | China, United States |
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The recall in context
- Units in this recall
- 57,000Median of 2013: 6,500
- CPSC recalls of 2013
- 290
- Recalls of 2013 with one of the same hazards
- 28%
- Recalls of 2013 in the category Thermostats/Thermometers/Sensors
- 1%
- Recalls on the register that name Siemens Industry
- 3
Other recalls of the firm
| Date | Recall |
|---|---|
| 22 Aug 2024 | Siemens Industry Recalls SolarReady™ Meter Combos Due to Fire Hazard |
| 23 Sep 2010 | Siemens Recalls Circuit Breakers Due to Fire Hazard |
Official channels
- CPSC recall notice 13720The notice on the CPSC site, with the pictures and the contact of the firm.
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Recall Register. CPSC recall 13720. https://recallregister.com/product/1492-siemens-recalls-temperature-and-humidity-sensors-for-schools-hospitals/. Source: CPSC Recall Retrieval Web Services. Data through .
Sources
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- US Consumer Product Safety Commission
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- Data retrieved
- 30 Sep 2026
- Newest CPSC recall on the register
- 24 Sep 2026
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Questions
- Does CPSC recall 13720 report injuries?
- The CPSC notice says:
Four incidents of overheating and fires have been reported to Siemens. Two of the fires were in schools and two in hospitals. Minor damage was reported. No injuries have been reported.
- Where was the product sold?
- The CPSC notice says:
Siemens sales offices, partners, resellers and installers from June 2007 through August 2012 for between $200 and $400.
- Which remedy options does CPSC list for recall 13720?
- CPSC lists 1 remedy option:
Replace
- How many units are in CPSC recall 13720?
- The CPSC notice gives this number:
About 57,000