System Sensor Recalls Reflected Beam Smoke Detectors Due To Failure to Alert Consumers in a Fire (Recall Alert)
CPSC recall 14713. Recall date: . Last publish date of the CPSC notice: .
Hazard, in the words of CPSC
When used with certain power supplies, the reflected beam smoke detectors can fail to send a signal to the fire alarm control panel that sounds the alarm and fail to alert occupants of a fire.
Remedy, in the words of CPSC
Owners with the affected smoke detectors powered by a power supply that is not on the company's acceptable list available online, should contact System Sensor to receive free replacement smoke detectors. System Sensor and its distributors are contacting purchasers directly.
CPSC recall 14713 has the recall date 28 Jan 2014. The notice names the firm System Sensor. The recall has about 610 units. The median CPSC recall of 2014 has 5,700 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 | 610 |
| Remedy options | Replace |
| Description | This recall involves System Sensor's reflected beam smoke detectors with model number BEAM1224S and date codes 2111 through 3053. The YMMW format date codes stand for (2111) 2012-November-1st week of Nov. through (3053) 2013-May-3rd week of May. The detectors are ivory and black and measure 10 inches high by 7½ inches wide. The model number and date code are printed on a label on the back of the detector's cover and on the product's packaging. The reflected beam smoke detectors were used primarily in commercial buildings as part of the fire alarm system. Detectors used with acceptable power supplies, as listed on the company website, do not need to be replaced. |
| Product | System Sensor reflected beam smoke detectors, About 610, Fire or Smoke Alarms |
| Sold at | Alarm system, security equipment and electrical equipment contractors and dealers for use in commercial building fire alarm systems from November 2012 through May 2013 for about $800. |
| Manufacturer | System Sensor |
| Made in | United States |
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The recall in context
- Units in this recall
- 610Median of 2014: 5,700
- CPSC recalls of 2014
- 296
- Recalls of 2014 with one of the same hazards
- 28%
- Recalls of 2014 in the category Fire or Smoke Alarms
- 1%
- Recalls on the register that name System Sensor
- 2
Other recalls of the firm
| Date | Recall |
|---|---|
| 11 Feb 2015 | System Sensor Recalls Combination Carbon Monoxide and Smoke Detectors Due to Carbon Monoxide Hazard |
Official channels
- CPSC recall notice 14713The 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 14713. https://recallregister.com/product/1793-system-sensor-recalls-reflected-beam-smoke-detectors-due-to-failure-to/. 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 14713 report injuries?
- The CPSC notice says:
None reported
- Where was the product sold?
- The CPSC notice says:
Alarm system, security equipment and electrical equipment contractors and dealers for use in commercial building fire alarm systems from November 2012 through May 2013 for about $800.
- Which remedy options does CPSC list for recall 14713?
- CPSC lists 1 remedy option:
Replace
- How many units are in CPSC recall 14713?
- The CPSC notice gives this number:
About 610