Sure Signal Products Recalls Heat-Activated Fire Alarms Due to Failure to Alert Consumers of a Fire

The following brand names and models are being recalled: DeTech FST2004H, MasterGuard QR50, Responsive TR70-R and Thermalink QR50.

Sure Signal Products is recalling approximately 375,000 heat-activated fire alarm devices due to a defective fusible link sensor (fuse) on the fire alarm that can cause the alarm to fail to alert consumers of a fire.

The recall involves heat-activated fire alarms sold under the following brand names and models: DeTech FST2004H, MasterGuard QR50, Responsive TR70-R and Thermalink QR50. They are white, round and measure about seven inches in diameter. They also have a round fuse at the center that is white or chrome and about 1.5 inches in diameter. They have a temperature rating of 117°F or 136°F.

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The alarms were manufactured from Jan. 1, 2004 through July 1, 2015. Date codes are listed in a YYDDD format and range from 04001 through 15182. The alarm’s model is printed on a label on the back of the alarm. SSP, the temperature rating and the date code can be found on the back of the fuse.

Consumers can contact the company toll-free at 855-202-3083 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday for more information. They can also go to Sure Signal Products’ website and click on CPSC Heat Sensor Recall in the upper right of the page.

Sure Signal Products is based out of Garden Grove, Calif.

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