Edwards and several other brands have recalled approximately 85,000 mechanical heat detectors because they can fail to activate when temperatures rise, potentially failing to alert occupants to a fire. These sensors are part of professionally installed fire detection systems and were sold nationwide from January 1979 through May 2018. Consumers should contact a fire or security professional to have these units replaced for free.
The internal mechanism of these heat detectors may fail to trigger the fire alarm system when temperatures reach critical levels. This failure to alert occupants to a fire increases the risk of property damage and serious injury, though no incidents or injuries have been reported to date.
Consumers who use the product in life-safety applications permitted by code (for example, in elevator shafts, or in lieu of smoke detectors, manual pull stations, or sprinklers in particular settings), or in residential attics or residential garages, should immediately contact a fire or security alarm professional for free replacement and installation of the heat detector.
Recalled Edwards 280 Series Mechanical Heat Detector
If you or a family member were harmed by this recalled product, you may have legal rights. Consider consulting a consumer protection attorney to understand your options for compensation.
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Sources: CPSC Notice · Raw API Response