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CPSC, Honeywell Video System Announce Recall of Security Camera

Recalled February 26, 2004 · CPSC recall 04537 · Honeywell Video System

Recalled ADEMCO Rapid/Dome security camera

Hazard

The security camera's plastic mounting assembly can crack, allowing the dome and the camera to fall from the wall or ceiling, possibly injuring someone.

Remedy

Contact Honeywell Video Systems to arrange for free repair of the security camera's mounting assembly.

Units

689

Incidents / injuries

Honeywell received one report of the camera assembly falling from the ceiling. No injuries.

Description

The recalled security camera is an indoor video camera mounted on the wall or ceiling. The camera is covered with a smoked plastic dome measuring about 6 inches in diameter. A mechanism to move the camera and a mounting assembly are also part of the product. The recalled security cameras have these part numbers: AD5RCPP16 AD5GCMPP18 AD5GCPP18 AD5GCPP22 The cameras also have serial numbers within these ranges: G01 (January 2002) to G12 (December 2002) H01 (January 2002) to H08 (August 2003). The serial numbers are located inside the product, on a white label attached to the side of the camera mounting.

What to do

Contact Honeywell Video Systems to arrange for free repair of the security camera's mounting assembly.

Contact

Call Honeywell at (800) 573-0154 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET (Monday through Friday).

Product

ADEMCO Rapid/Dome security camera

Manufacturer(s)

Video Controls Ltd., of Cheshire, United Kingdom

Imported by

Honeywell Video Systems, of Lewisville, Texas

Retailers

The recalled security cameras were not sold directly to consumers. They were sold from January 1, 2002, to October 17, 2003, to independent dealers who installed them in commercial buildings. The security cameras sold for approximately $1000 to $1700.

Made in

United Kingdom

Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Official recall notice on cpsc.gov →