PRA number
2006/8725
Published date
Product description
Simplex photoelectric smoke detectors and sensors manufactured from July 2004 to December 2005. Photoelectric smoke detectors - 4098-9601 and 4098-9601EA. TrueAlarm analogue photoelectric sensor 4098-9714EA. TrueAlarm analogue multi-sensor 4098-9754EA. TrueAlarm duct housing 4098-9755EA - Note that the duct housing itself is not affected, but the photoelectric sensor (4098-9714EA) contained within might be.
Reasons the product is recalled
The issue resulted from circuit board cleanliness during the manufacturing process. Residual contamination from a soldering process was not fully removed during a cleaning process. This contamination can potentially lower the sensitivity of the device to detect smoke under both high heat and high humidity conditions.
The hazards to consumers
Equipment malfunction.
What consumers should do
The local Simplex branch office will be contacting its customers to set up an appointment to carry out the verification program.
Supplier
Tyco Group - Australia/New Zealand
Where the product was sold
Nationally
Responsible regulator
Australian Competition and Consumer Commission is the responsible regulator for this recall.
