CPSC recall 14255
ESL and Interlogix brand 400/500 series smoke detectors
- CPSC
- unknown
- Published 2015-01-09
On 2015-01-09 the CPSC announced a recall of ESL and Interlogix brand 400/500 series smoke detectors by Fyrnetics, citing radio frequency interference can cause the smoke detectors to fail to alert consumers of a fire.
| Agency | CPSC |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 14255 |
| Classification | Not classified |
| Status | unknown |
| Initiated | 2014-08-13 |
| Published | 2015-01-09 |
| Last updated | 2026-09-13 11:58 UTC |
| Company | Fyrnetics |
| Distribution | US |
Product
ESL and Interlogix brand 400/500 series smoke detectors | This recall involves thirty-three models of the 400 and 500 series Edwards (ESL)-branded and Interlogix smoke detectors hard-wired into a security system. Edwards and Interlogix smoke detectors are identical. The 2-wire or 4-wire detectors are round, white and measure 6 inches across by 2 inches high. The smoke detectors were made for professional installation and used primarily in commercial buildings, schools, hotels/motels, apartments, dormitories and homes as part of the fire alarm system. Recalled units have date codes 13084 through 14059 with the first two digits representing the year, for example: 13 for 2013 and 14 for 2014; and the last three digits representing the day of the year, for example: 084 is the 84th day of 2013, which is March 25, 2013. The initials ESL, the date code and one of the following model numbers are printed on a label on the back of the detector's cover and on the product's packaging. 400 series: 429AT, 429C, 429CAD, 429CRT, 429CST, 429CT, 429CTAD, 449AT, 449C, 449CRT, 449CSRH, 449CSRT, 449CST, 449CSTE, 449CT and 449CTE. 500 Series: 511C, 518C, 521B, 521BXT, 521B-10PKDMP, 521B-10PKG, 521BXT-10PKG, 521BXT-DMP-10PKG, 528B, 528CRXT, 541C, 541C-10PKG, 541CXT, 541CXT-10PK and 548C.
Reason
Radio frequency interference can cause the smoke detectors to fail to alert consumers of a fire.
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/2014/ESL-Interlogix-Hard-Wired-Smoke-Alarms-Recalled
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