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Tyco Fire Protection Recalls Simplex Fire Alarm Control Panels Due to Failure to Activate (Recall Alert)

CPSC recall 15709. Recall date: . Last publish date of the CPSC notice: .

Hazard, in the words of CPSC

A defective chip in the alarm panel can cause premature battery failure and prevent activation of devices during alarm conditions, posing a risk of injury and property damage.

Remedy, in the words of CPSC

SimplexGrinnell is inspecting and replacing all circuit boards with the defective chip. SimplexGrinnell and Tyco are contacting purchasers directly.

CPSC recall 15709 has the recall date 20 Nov 2014. The notice names the firm Tyco International de Mexico, S. de R.L. de C.V. The recall has about 750 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.

CPSC recall noticeMore of the notice

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CPSC recall 15709: incidents, units, products and firms
Incidents and injuries
None reported.
Units750
Remedy optionsReplace
Description
The recalled Simplex 4100ES Fire Control Panel is an addressable fire alarm control panel that can support up to 2,500 addressable points, fire alarm and emergency voice communications and peer-to-peer networking operations. The metal cabinets containing the panel are red or white and measure about 22 inches to 56 inches in height, 24 inches in width and 7 inches in depth. The panels have Simplex 4100ES printed on the front of the panel.
ProductSimplex 4100ES Fire Alarm Control Panel, About 750, Fire or Smoke Alarms
Sold atSimplexGrinnell from March 2014 through June 2014 for about $4,000.
ManufacturerTyco International de Mexico, S. de R.L. de C.V
ImporterSimplexGrinnell
Made inMexico

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The recall in context

Units in this recall
750Median 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 Tyco International de Mexico, S. de R.L. de C.V
1

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Recall Register. CPSC recall 15709. https://recallregister.com/product/1970-tyco-fire-protection-recalls-simplex-fire-alarm-control-panels-due-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 15709 report injuries?
The CPSC notice says: None reported.
Where was the product sold?
The CPSC notice says: SimplexGrinnell from March 2014 through June 2014 for about $4,000.
Which remedy options does CPSC list for recall 15709?
CPSC lists 1 remedy option: Replace
How many units are in CPSC recall 15709?
The CPSC notice gives this number: About 750