CPSC recall 20140
Edwards Mechanical Heat Detectors
- CPSC
- unknown
- Published 2020-06-17
On 2020-06-17 the CPSC announced a recall of Edwards Mechanical Heat Detectors by Edwards Fire Safety, citing the recalled heat detectors can fail to activate in reaction to rising temperatures, posing a risk of failure to alert consumers to a fire.
| Agency | CPSC |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 20140 |
| Classification | Not classified |
| Status | unknown |
| Initiated | 2020-06-17 |
| Published | 2020-06-17 |
| Last updated | 2026-09-13 11:58 UTC |
| Company | Edwards Fire Safety |
| Distribution | US |
Product
Edwards Mechanical Heat Detectors | 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, 135F, Rate of Rise and Fixed Temperature Interlogix 281B-OEM-UTC01 Heat Detector, 135F, Rate of Rise and Fixed Temperature Honeywell Security 283B-20pkg-OEM-UTC01 Heat Detector, 135F, Fixed Temperature Honeywell Security 73340U Heat Detector, 135F, Fixed Temperature and Rate of Rise Mirtone 73342U Heat Detector, 135F, Fixed Temperature Mirtone AI281B Heat Detector, 135F, Fixed Temperature and Rate of Rise Edwards AI283B Heat Detector, 135F, Fixed Temperature Edwards 281A Heat Detector, 135F, Fixed Temperature and Rate of Rise Edwards
Reason
The recalled heat detectors can fail to activate in reaction to rising temperatures, posing a risk of failure to alert consumers to 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/2020/Edwards-Recalls-Mechanical-Heat-Detectors-Due-to-Failure-to-Alert-to-Fire
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