Siemens Recalls Audible Fire Alarm Base Due to Risk of Injury

SBGA-34 Audible Fire Alarm Base

Date of Recall

2014-09-18

CPSC Release Number

14-278

Manufactured In

China

Units

About 9,000

Manufacturer

Beijing Siemens Cerberus Electronics Ltd., of China

Importer

Siemens, of Buffalo, Ill.

Sold By

Siemens sales offices, authorized distributors and installers nationwide from February 2013 through June 2014 for about $120.

Problem/Hazard

The fire alarm base can fail to sound an alarm, posing a risk of personal injury and property damage.

Injuries/Incidents

None reported.

Description

This recall involves the SBGA-34 audible base that is affixed to ceiling-mounted smoke detectors in order to sound an alarm when the fire alarm system is activated. The audible base has part number S54370-F13 and date codes 0113 through 2314 in a WWYY format printed on a white label on the back of the unit part affixed to the wall. "MODEL SBGA-34" is printed on a blue label also affixed to the back of the device. The base is off-white and measures about 6 inches in diameter. The audible base is used with the following fire detectors:

Remedy

Consumers should immediately contact Siemens to schedule a free inspection and replacement of the recalled audible base.

Consumer Contact

Siemens at (800) 516-9964 from 7 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or online at www.usa.siemens.com/buildingtechnologies and click on "Product Safety Recall" for more information.

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