Siemens Recalls Audible Fire Alarm Base Due to Risk of Injury

Recalled September 18, 2014 · CPSC recall 14278 · Siemens

Siemens SBGA-34 Audible Base (Reverse Side) showing Model Number, Date Code, and screw terminals for connecting to smoke detector panel.

Siemens SBGA-34 Audible Base showing snap-in detector mounting

Hazard

The fire alarm base can fail to sound an alarm, posing a risk of personal injury and property damage.

Remedy

Replace

Units

About 9,000

Incidents / injuries

None reported.

Description

This recall involves the SBGA-34 audible base that is affixed to ceiling-mounted smoke detectors in order to sound an alarm when the fire alarm system is activated. The audible base has part number S54370-F13 and date codes 0113 through 2314 in a WWYY format printed on a white label on the back of the unit part affixed to the wall. "MODEL SBGA-34" is printed on a blue label also affixed to the back of the device. The base is off-white and measures about 6 inches in diameter. The audible base is used with the following fire detectors: • Cerberus PRO models (HI921, OOHC941, OOH941, OH921, OP921) • Desigo Fire Safety models (FDOOTC441, FDOOT441, FDO421, FDOT421, FDT421) • H-Series (HFP-11, HFPT-11, HFPO-11) • Faraday 87XX-Series, models (8713, 8712, 8710) The audible base and fire detectors are used with the following alarm systems: • Siemens model FireFinder® XLS via DLC 6312 Device Loop Card • Siemens model FS -250 • Desigo model FC2005, (50-point panel) • Desigo model FC2025, (252-point system) • Desigo model FC2050, (504-point system) • Cerberus PRO FC901, (50-point panel • Cerberus PRO FC922, (252-point system) • Cerberus PRO FC924, (504-point system) • Faraday models MPC-600 and MPC-7000

What to do

Consumers should immediately contact Siemens to schedule a free inspection and replacement of the recalled audible base.

Contact

Siemens at (800) 516-9964 from 7 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or online at www.usa.siemens.com/buildingtechnologies and click on "Product Safety Recall" for more information.

Product

SBGA-34 Audible Fire Alarm Base

Manufacturer(s)

Beijing Siemens Cerberus Electronics Ltd., of China

Imported by

Siemens, of Buffalo, Ill.

Retailers

Siemens sales offices, authorized distributors and installers nationwide from February 2013 through June 2014 for about $120.

Made in

China

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