Apex Security Systems with XICOR Memory Chip Recalled by Honeywell International; Could Fail to Warn of Fire, Intrusion
Apex-Brand Destiny 6100 and 6100AN Security System Control Panels
Date of Recall
2007-09-06CPSC Release Number
07-575Manufactured In
MexicoUnits
About 1,000Distributor
Honeywell International Inc., of Syosset, N.Y.Sold By
Security distributors nationwide from January 2007 through March 2007 for between $280 and $325. Distributors sell the control panels to alarm dealers who directly install them.Problem/Hazard
The memory chip in the control panel could lose programmed values in the event of a power outage exceeding four hours. If this occurs, the panel could fail to communicate with a central monitoring station and not sound an audible notification in the event of a fire or home intrusion.Injuries/Incidents
The firm has received three reports that the product failed to work during installation. No injuries or property damage have been reported.Description
The recall involves Apex-Brand Destiny 6100 and 6100AN home security system control panels with XICOR-brand memory chips. Only units with a date code between K015 and K057 are subject to the recall. The date code appears on the product packaging. The date code includes a letter to designate the year (K=2007) followed by three numbers that indicate the day. For example, a product manufactured on the 5th day of January 2007 would have the date code "K005."Remedy
Honeywell International is contacting customers directly and is providing a replacement control panel.Consumer Contact
For additional information, contact Honeywell International at (800) 573-0154 between 8 a.m. and 7 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or go to the firm’s Web site at www.security.honeywell.comRecall Comments
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