Apex Destiny Recall

Recall Alert - Apex Security Systems (pdf)
Please be advised that the brands Apex and Destiny are registered trademarks of Honeywell International, Inc., and are not affiliated with APX Alarm Security Solutions, Inc. of Provo, Utah. APX Alarm Security Solutions, Inc. does not use the Honeywell equipment that is involved in this recall.
Recall Alert
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Office of Information and Public Affairs	Washington, D.C. 20207
September 6, 2007 Alert # 07-575
Apex Security Systems with XICOR Memory Chip Recalled by Honeywell International; Could Fail to Warn of Fire, Intrusion
The following product safety recall was voluntarily conducted by the firm in cooperation with the CPSC.
Name of Product: Apex-Brand Destiny 6100 and 6100AN Security System Control Panels Units: About 1,000 Distributor: Honeywell International Inc., of Syosset, N.Y. Manufacturer of Control Panel: Ademco de Juarez SRL, of Mexico Manufacturer of Memory Chip: XICOR, of Milpitas, Calif. Hazard:  The memory chip in the control panel could lose programmed values in the event of a power outage exceeding four hours. If this occurs, the panel could fail to communicate with a central monitoring station and not sound an audible notification in the event of a fire or home intrusion.     Incidents/Injuries: The firm has received three reports that the product failed to work during installation. No injuries or property damage have been reported. Description and Models: The recall involves Apex-Brand Destiny 6100 and 6100AN home security system control panels with XICOR-brand memory chips. Only units with a date code between K015 and K057 are subject to the recall. The date code appears on the product packaging. The date code includes a letter to designate the year (K=2007) followed by three numbers that indicate the day.  For example, a product manufactured on the 5th day of January 2007 would have the date code “K005.” Sold at: Security distributors nationwide from January 2007 through March 2007 for between $280 and $325.  Distributors sell the control panels to alarm dealers who directly install them.  Manufactured in: Mexico Remedy:  Honeywell International is contacting customers directly and is providing a replacement control panel.  Consumer Contact:  For additional information, contact Honeywell International at (800) 573-0154 between 8 a.m. and 7 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or go to the firm’s Web site at www.security.honeywell.com.
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission is charged with protecting the public from unreasonable risks of serious injury or death from more than 15,000 types of consumer products under the agency’s jurisdiction.  Deaths, injuries and property damage from consumer product incidents cost the nation more than $700 billion annually.  The CPSC is committed to protecting consumers and families from products that pose a fire, electrical, chemical, or mechanical hazard. The CPSC’s work to ensure the safety of consumer products - such as toys, cribs, power tools, cigarette lighters, and household chemicals – contributed significantly to the 30 percent decline in the rate of deaths and injuries associated with consumer products over the past 30 years. To report a dangerous product or a product-related injury, call CPSC’s hotline at (800) 638-2772 or CPSC’s teletypewriter at (800) 638-8270 or visit CPSC’s Web site at www.cpsc.gov/talk.html. Consumers can obtain this release and recall information at CPSC’s Web site at www.cpsc.gov. ####