CPSC recall 03552
ESL Smoke Detectors
- CPSC
- unknown
- Published 2025-07-18
On 2025-07-18 the CPSC announced a recall of ESL Smoke Detectors by Ge Interlogix Gei, citing these smoke detectors may fail to work properly upon installation or if there is an extended loss of power. If the smoke alarms fail to detect fire or smoke, it poses a serious ha….
| Agency | CPSC |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 03552 |
| Classification | Not classified |
| Status | unknown |
| Initiated | 2003-09-03 |
| Published | 2025-07-18 |
| Last updated | 2026-09-13 11:58 UTC |
| Company | Ge Interlogix Gei |
| Distribution | US |
Product
ESL Smoke Detectors | The ESL 500N smoke detectors are hard-wired and require professional installation. The recalled alarms have the following model numbers, which are located on the back of the detectors: 521NB, 521NCSXT, 541NB, 541NCSXT, 541NCXTE, 521NBXT, 521NCSRXT, 541NBXT, 541NCSRH, 541NCSXTE, 521NCRXT, 541NCRXT, and 541NCSRXT. Also on the back of the alarms are the letters, "ESL," and the manufacturing date code of "0223" through "0323" (23rd week of 2002 through 23rd week of 2003). Units that may not work properly can be identified by the lack of the flashing red indicator light, though all units with the aforementioned model and dates codes should be replaced.
Reason
These smoke detectors may fail to work properly upon installation or if there is an extended loss of power. If the smoke alarms fail to detect fire or smoke, it poses a serious hazard to occupants inside of the dwelling.
Status history
No status changes recorded since RecallRadar first saw this recall on 2026-09-13 11:58 UTC. Current status: unknown.
Source
Official record: https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2003/CPSC-GE-Interlogix-Announce-Recall-of-Smoke-Detectors
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