SIMPLEX GRINNELL (TYCO FIRE & SECURITY)

Bulletins, Recalls, & Technical Service Notes:

FIRE ALARM CONTROL PANEL RECALL (February 2011):
Simplex is recalling approximately 540 of their 4100U-NXP fire alarm controls, distributed between May 2010 and September 2010, running software version 14.01 which is also configured with on board off-site monitoring hardware. There have been at least two instances where systems have failed to communicate alarm events to the programmed third party monitoring agencies. Details of what you must do are located on the US Consumer Products Safety Division website.

SMOKE DETECTOR RECALL (May 2006):
The smoke detector model numbers which are the subject of this recall could experience reduced sensitivity in conditions of high humidity and temperature. The resultant delay in activation could endanger the building occupants. The following models are affected:

4098-9601
4098-9685
4098-9688C
4098-9601C
4098-9685C
430696
4098-9601EA
4098-9686
T360-9002
4098-9602
4098-9686C
430559
4098-9602C
4098-9687
430695
4098-9605
4098-9688
ADT-3201
T360-9935
430562
ADT-3202
T360-9936
430560
ADT-3204
T360-9001
T360-9003
ADT-3205

For details on the affected model numbers, and procedures for changing them out, you can visit the US Consumer Products Safety Division website.

SPECIAL PROTECTION SPRINKLER HEAD DELISTED:
Gem Type EA-1 "Protectospray" (as well as heads referred to as "Quencher", "Mistifier", "Economist", etc.) have been delisted by UL for use in protecting commercial cooking deep fat fryer equipment. Nozzles manufactured after October 9, 1997 are no longer UL Listed for water spray protection inside commercial kitchen hoods that employ deep fat fryers. They do NOT meet the requirements of UL-300 (see sample photograph). You can follow the link to Tyco Fire & Security's Data Sheet TFP800 (formerly TD725) for more information.

Water based sprinkler heads like this protecting a deep fat fryer in a commercial kitchen pose a severe hazard to workers in the event of a fire. Upgrading to a UL-300 compliant engineered system makes good sense (not to mention it’s required by most jurisdictions)!

 

 

Manufacturer Technical Support Numbers

Technical Support (Canada): 1-800-565-5400

Canada:
2400 Skymark Avenue
Mississauga, Ontario L4W 5K5
Telephone: 905-212-4400
Facsimile: 905-212-4401

Head Office:
#1 Town Center Road,
Boca Raton, Florida 33486
Telephone: 561-988-3600