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Electronics & Technology/Smart Home

National Time Fire Alarm Pull Stations Recalled by Signal Communications Due to Failure to Alert Consumers; Sold Exclusively by National Time & Signal (Recall Alert)

Agency Publication Date: August 3, 2016
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Summary

Approximately 3,500 National Time & Signal 541S fire alarm pull stations have been recalled because the pull handle can break during use, preventing the alarm from activating. These red and white rectangular stations were sold exclusively in Michigan and installed in schools, apartments, and businesses between October 2005 and April 2007. One incident of a handle breaking during routine testing has been reported, though no injuries have occurred. National Time & Signal is offering a free inspection and repair for all affected units.

Risk

The pull handle on these fire alarm stations is defective and can snap when someone tries to pull it. If the handle breaks, the fire alarm system will fail to activate, leaving occupants unaware of a fire emergency.

What You Should Do

  1. Locate your fire alarm pull stations and check the bottom of the device for the 'National Time' brand name and the handle for the word 'PULL'.
  2. If you are a facility manager or owner, open the pull station to check the internal sticker for batch code 0805.
  3. Immediately contact National Time & Signal at 844-856-9177 from 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or email recall@natsco.net to schedule a free inspection and repair of any affected stations.
  4. You can also visit www.natsco.net or www.sigcom.com and click on 'Safety Notices and Recalls' at the bottom of the page for more information.
  5. For additional questions, contact the CPSC Hotline at 800-638-2772.

Your Remedy Options

๐Ÿ”งFree Repair

Consumers should immediately contact National Time & Signal to schedule a free inspection and repair. National Time & Signal is contacting all purchasers of the recalled pull stations directly.

Contact: National Time & Signal toll-free at 844-856-9177 from 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, email recall@natsco.net or online at http://www.natsco.net/ or http://www.sigcom.com and click on Safety Notices and Recalls at the bottom of the page for more information.

Affected Products

Product: National Time & Signal 541S fire alarm pull stations
Model:
541S
Lot Numbers:
0805
Date Ranges: October 2005 through April 2007

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National Time & Signal fire alarm pull station

National Time & Signal fire alarm pull station

National Time & Signal fire alarm pull station batch code location

National Time & Signal fire alarm pull station batch code location

Additional Information

Agency: Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC)
Recall ID: 16764
Status: Active
Sold By: National Time & Signal Corporation, and installed by electrical contractors, for use in educational, residential and business facilities in the Michigan area from October 2005 through April 2007 for about $25.
Distributor: Signal Communications Corp., of Woburn, Mass.; National Time & Signal Corp., of Wixom, Mich.
Manufactured In: China
Units Affected: About 3,500
Distributed To: Nationwide
Contact: National Time & Signal toll-free at 844-856-9177 from 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, email recall@natsco.net or online at http://www.natsco.net/ or http://www.sigcom.com and click on Safety Notices and Recalls at the bottom of the page for more information.
Agency Last Updated: August 3, 2016

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