Edwards Recalls Mechanical Heat Detectors Due to Failure to Alert to Fire
CPSC recall 20140. Recall date: .
Hazard, in the words of CPSC
The recalled heat detectors can fail to activate in reaction to rising temperatures, posing a risk of failure to alert consumers to a fire.
Remedy, in the words of CPSC
Consumers who use the product in life-safety applications permitted by code (for example, in elevator shafts, or in lieu of smoke detectors, manual pull stations, or sprinklers in particular settings), or in residential attics or residential garages, should immediately contact a fire or security alarm professional for free replacement and installation of the heat detector.
CPSC recall 20140 has the recall date 17 Jun 2020. The notice names the firm Edwards. The recall has about 85,000 units. The median CPSC recall of 2020 has 6,100 units. This register puts the recall under the hazard Fire.
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More of the notice
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| Incidents and injuries | None reported |
|---|---|
| Units | 85,000 |
| Remedy options | Replace |
| Description | This recall involves mechanical heat detectors used indoors to detect elevated temperatures as part of professionally installed fire detection systems for residential homes and businesses. In residential settings, this product is installed in kitchens, attics and garages for property protection. The recalled heat detectors do not detect smoke or make an audible sound, but rather act as sensors that trigger fire alarms or security panels when elevated heat is detected. The heat detectors can be mounted to walls or ceilings and are labeled with "135F" and "NOT A LIFE SAFETY DEVICE." The recalled units are the following: Model # Description Seller 281B-PL Heat Detector, 135F, Rate of Rise and Fixed Temperature Edwards 283B-PL Heat Detector, 135F, Fixed Temperature Edwards 104-13 Heat Detector, 135F, Rate of Rise and Fixed temperature Interlogix 104-15 Heat Detector, 135F, Fixed Temperature Interlogix 1EYC2 Heat Detector, 135F, Rate of Rise and Fixed Temperature Edwards, Grainger P/N 1EYC4 Heat Detector, 135F, Fixed Temperature Edwards, Grainger P/N 281B-20pkg-OEM-UTCO1 Heat Detector, 135F, Rate of Rise and Fixed Temperature Honeywell Security 281B-20pkg-OEM-UTC20 Heat Detector,… |
| Product | Edwards Mechanical Heat Detectors, About 85,000 |
| Sold at | Edwards' distributors, electrical wholesalers, contractors, and fire safety professionals nationwide from January 1979 through May 2018 for between $6 to $7 per unit. |
| Made in | China |
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The recall in context
- Units in this recall
- 85,000Median of 2020: 6,100
- CPSC recalls of 2020
- 257
- Recalls of 2020 with one of the same hazards
- 20%
- Recalls on the register that name Edwards
- 2
Other recalls of the firm
| Date | Recall |
|---|---|
| 1 Nov 1983 | Smoke Alarms Recalled by ESL |
Official channels
- CPSC recall notice 20140The notice on the CPSC site, with the pictures and the contact of the firm.
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Recall Register. CPSC recall 20140. https://recallregister.com/product/8837-edwards-recalls-mechanical-heat-detectors-due-to-failure-to-alert-to-f/. Source: CPSC Recall Retrieval Web Services. Data through .
Sources
- Source
- 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 20140 report injuries?
- The CPSC notice says:
None reported
- Where was the product sold?
- The CPSC notice says:
Edwards' distributors, electrical wholesalers, contractors, and fire safety professionals nationwide from January 1979 through May 2018 for between $6 to $7 per unit.
- Which remedy options does CPSC list for recall 20140?
- CPSC lists 1 remedy option:
Replace
- How many units are in CPSC recall 20140?
- The CPSC notice gives this number:
About 85,000