Honeywell fire alarms recalled due to failure to alert risk

WICHITA, Kan. (KSNW) — The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission said Honeywell has recalled its L-Series Low Frequency Fire Alarm Sounders and Strobes due to risk of failure to alert consumers to a fire.

The recall was issued on March 14. The USCPSC said the sounders and strobes can malfunction and cause the fire alarm system to fail to alert consumers of a fire.

The recall information says the fire alarms are for residential apartments and commercial buildings.

The USCPSC said approximately 29,000 units were recalled, and the remedy is to replace them. Here is the recall description:

“This recall involves all Honeywell System Sounder L-series Low Frequency Sounders, Sounder Strobes, and Compact Sounders. The sounder and strobes are square, with white and red plastic housings, listed for wall mounting and measure about 5.6 by 4.7 inches for the sounders and strobes and about 5.3 by 3.5 inches for the compact sounder. The model number, date codes and “System Sensor” are printed on the product label and carton. Date codes 3034 and 3035 and the following models are included in this recall:  HWL-LF, HWL-LF-BP10, HRL-LF, HRL-LF-BP10, HGWL-LF-BP10, P2WL-LF.”

Consumers should contact the firm to arrange for a free inspection and free repair. Honeywell has received two reports of low or no sound output during installation. No injuries have been reported.

For the full recall, you can visit the USCPSC website by clicking here.