Edwards Mechanical Heat Detectors

The recalled heat detectors can fail to activate in reaction to rising temperatures, posing a risk of failure to alert consumers to a fire. sold at Edwards' distributors, electrical wholesalers, contractors, and fire safety professionals nationwide from January 1979 – May 2018 for $6 to $7.

What you are looking at

Recalled Edwards 280 Series Mechanical Heat Detector

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Affected model numbers

Why it was recalled

The recalled heat detectors can fail to activate in reaction to rising temperatures, posing a risk of failure to alert consumers to a fire.

Incident reports to the firm

Injuries reported

SaferProducts.gov reports

None reported

The official remedy

Remedy type: replace

What to do

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.

Product and sales details

UnitsAbout 85,000

Made inChina

Sold atEdwards' distributors, electrical wholesalers, contractors, and fire safety professionals nationwide

Sales periodJanuary 1979 – May 2018

Price$6 to $7

How to reach the firm

Phone

800-505-5088

9 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday to Friday

Recall page

https://edwardsfiresafety.com

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