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Bulletins Fire Chiefs Support ASTTBC's Fire Protection Certification Program - August, 2010
December 2009 - A Halon Bulletin issued from the Ministry of Environment
The FHR 2003 and Fire Extinguishing Systems
Fact Sheet on how the FHR 2003 applies to Fire Extinguishing
FAQ - FHR 2003 - Fire Extinguishing Systems
BC Fire Code Requirements for Smoke Alarms
October is Fire Prevention Month! __________________________________________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________________ The FEDERAL HALOCARBONS REGULATIONS, 2003 (FHR 2003) were published For a copy of the FHR 2003 please visit the CEPA Registry at: Disclaimer
UL warns of fire extinguishing agents with unauthorized reference to UL ListingNorthbrook, Ill., USA -- June 19, 2009 -- Underwriters Laboratories (UL) is notifying consumers, fire departments, regulatory agencies and other authorities having jurisdiction that a fire extinguishing agent sold under the name Fire Blockade, bears an unauthorized reference to UL. This product has not been evaluated by UL and is not eligible to state it is UL LISTED. It is not known if the product complies with the requirements for wetting agents intended for use in accordance with ANSI/NFPA 18 (2006). Name of Product: Fire Blockade Number of Units: Unknown Quantity Manufacturer: Working Chemical Solutions, Inc. Date of Manufacture: Unknown Identification: On the Product: The product is identified as Fire Blockade. Labeling of the product may include the terms: Fire Extinguishing Agents, Fire Extinguishers and Fire Fighting Agents. The labeling also includes reference to UL Listing, the statement "UL LISTED" and "Meets or Exceeds Standards ANSI/NFPA 18". The product is sold in one and five gallon containers, 55-gallon drums, and 250 gallon totes. Sold at: The product is known to be sold by distributors for Working Chemical Solutions and through companies that can be found on Internet Web sites selling fire fighting equipment, fire fighting foam and extinguishing agents. Photo of product with unauthorized UL reference:
Kidde Recalls Dual Sensor Smoke Alarms; Can Fail to Warn of a FireWASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed. Name of Product: Kidde Model PI2000 Dual Sensor Smoke Alarms Units: About 94,000 Manufacturer: Walter Kidde Portable Equipment Inc., of Mebane, N.C. Hazard: An electrostatic discharge can damage the unit, causing it not to warn consumers of a fire. Incidents/Injuries: The firm has received two reported incidents of smoke alarm malfunctions involving electrostatic discharge during installation. No injuries have been reported. Description: This recall involves Kidde dual sensor smoke alarms model PI2000. The alarms can be identified by two buttons, “HUSH” and “PUSH AND HOLD TO TEST WEEKLY,” which are located on the front/center of the alarm. The model number and date code are on the back of the smoke alarm. Only date codes 2008 Aug.01 through 2009 May 04 are included in this recall. Sold at: Retail, department, and hardware stores and through electrical distributors nationwide from August 2008 through May 2009 for between $30 and $40. Manufactured in: China Remedy: Consumers should contact Kidde immediately to receive a free replacement smoke alarm. Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Kidde toll-free at (877) 524-2086 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm’s Web site at www.kidde.com
Recall Alert: PI2000 Smoke Alarm Kidde, in conjunction with the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), is announcing a voluntary recall to replace certain Model PI2000 Smoke Alarm units manufactured between August 2008 and May 2009, that may not respond to smoke or push to test. Description of Affected Item:
Kidde PI2000 FAQs KEY MESSAGES: All calls should be referred to the Kidde Replacement Center at 877-524-2086. This ensures all correspondence is properly and consistently communicated and documented to meet the requirements of Kidde and the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). Consumers may also get help via www.kidde.com. Items affected: PI 2000 dual-sensor hardwired smoke alarm manufactured between August 1, 2008 and May 4, 2009. The date code is located on the back of the alarm (the “Affected Model” or “Affected Unit”). The company is working voluntarily with the CPSC to recall the Affected Model. Comparable hardwired smoke alarms are being offered as replacements. Inquiries not related to the recall or inquiries received for products not affected by the replacement program should be directed as follows: a. General Customer Service inquiries (ex. order/PO status, pricing, availability, etc.) 800-880-6788 b. Kidde Hot Line Support (ex. Smoke alarm operation, etc.) www.kiddehelp.com c. Media inquiries Suzanne Turner (ext. 8219), Heather Caldwell (ext. 8319) Q: I heard about a recall; what is happening? A: Kidde, in cooperation with the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), is voluntarily recalling the Affected Model which was produced between August 2008 and May 2009. In certain environmental conditions, Affected Units may become susceptible to an electrostatic discharge which may affect the ability of the alarm to operate as intended including the unit’s ability to respond to smoke as required.
Q: What is Kidde doing to address this situation? A: Upon learning of this situation, Kidde immediately stopped production and shipment of the Affected Model and contacted both its retail and electrical distributor customers. Kidde has also under taken voluntary consumer recall of the Affected Model in conjunction with the CPSC.
Q: How many alarms are affected by the recall? A: About 94,000 alarms in the United States are affected. About 10,000 in Canada.
Q: What is the CPSC? A: The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission is a federal agency that is charged with protecting the public from risks associated with the use of a wide range of products. You can learn more about the CPSC by visiting its Web site: www.cpsc.gov. Q: Has the compliance issue related to the PI2000 been linked to any reported personal injuries or deaths? A: Kidde has not received any reports of injuries related to the Affected Model.
Q: How can I find out the dates on the units I have? A: The date and model number are located on the back of the Affected Alarm. Affected Units in the US include only those manufactured between August 1, 2008 and May 4, 2009. Affected Units within this timeframe can be identified by its date code, which appears on the back of individual units. The format of this date code is as follows, “2008 Aug 01” for product built on August 1, 2008, etc. Q: Will the devices still alarm in a smoke event? A: No. Affected Units may not react to smoke as required.
Q. Will the other alarms in my home still work if they are interconnected with an affected unit? A. Yes. All of the other alarms in your home’s interconnected system will continue to function properly.
Q: What can those who have or suspect they have an Affected Model do as a safety precaution? A: Call Kidde at 877-524-2086 or go to Kidde’s website to determine if your smoke alarm is one of the Affected Units within the scope of the recall.
Q: How do I determine if I have one of these alarms in my home and if it is affected by the recall? A: Look at the smoke alarms in your home to see if any resemble the one in the photo below: If the product resembles the above unit, determine if the alarm is a hardwired unit or battery-operated. [A hardwired unit will be wired into the home’s electrical system.] Battery-operated alarms are NOT affected by this recall. If your alarm is hardwired, please remove it from the mounting bracket by twisting it off. Turn the unit over and look for a date code printed on the back of the product. The production dates that appear on the alarm begin with “2008 Aug 01” for August 1, 2008 and end with “2009 May 04” for May 4, 2009. If the date code on the back of your unit falls between these two dates, then you have an Affected Unit that will need to be replaced. Immediately contact Kidde on the recall hotline at 877-524-2086 or go to www.kidde.com for further information and to arrange for a free comparable replacement unit. Do NOT remove the Affected Unit from service until you receive and install the replacement unit.
Q: Are you replacing my Affected Units with the same model? How will I know they won’t be defective too? A: Kidde will replace the Affected Units with its 120V AC hardwire with battery back up smoke and carbon monoxide alarm (the “Replacement Unit”). As the issue with the Affected Model related to a component that is only used in the Affected Model, no other Kidde models have the issue.
Q: How quickly will I get the replacement units? A: Replacement Units will be shipped as soon as practical, usually within five business days of your call to Kidde’s dedicated 1-877-524-2086 number.
Q: Can I take my affected units out of service? A: Leave all Affected Units in place until you receive your Replacement Units. Once you obtain the Replacement Unit, please install it immediately. You may then dispose of Affected Units in your household trash.
Q: Are the replacements easy to install, or will you send someone to install it for me? A: Each Replacement Unit will include step-by-step installation instructions which are easy to follow. For problems with installation, you may call our hotline at 800-880-6788 or visit our online help center at www.kiddehelp.com. Q: Will the Kidde® alarms fit onto the existing mounting bracket or will I need to drill additional holes to mount a new one? A: The Replacement Unit will fit onto the mounting bracket for the Affected Model.
Q: What if the Affected Units are part of an interconnected smoke alarm system? Will the Kidde® Replacement Units work with my existing interconnected system? A: All Kidde detection products will interconnect with each other. Please note that a maximum of 24 Kidde devices may be interconnected, with no more than 18 of these Kidde devices being alarms.
Q: What should I do with the Affected Units once I have taken them out of service? A: Once out of service, the Affected Units should be discarded by placing them with your regular house hold trash.
Q: Where were the affected alarms manufactured? A: The alarms were assembled in China. Q: Is there any evidence that any other alarms are affected by the same quality issue? A: No. This issue is related to a component part that was only used in the Affected Model.
Fire Alarm Control Panels Recalled by Notifier Due to Alert Failure Jun 19, 2008 11:00 ET Automatic Sprinkler Photos Units: Unknown quantity Date of Manufacture: January of 2004 to present Manufacturer: Unknown Maple Chase Company Recalls Carbon Monoxide & Carbon Monoxide/Smoke Combo Alarms Toronto, ON – The Electrical Safety Authority in cooperation with Maple Chase Company is notifying the public that Maple Chase Company has announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer products. Consumers should not take their products out of service until they obtain a replacement product from the company and the new alarm has been installed.
Units: About 36,000 units across Canada and 16,000 in Ontario. Manufacturer/Importer: Maple Chase Company of Plain City, OH Hazard: The alarms may go into a “double chirp” fault mode in the presence of CO prior to the unit going into full alarm mode. This early fault presents a safety hazard if, consistent with the instruction of the Owner’s Manual, a consumer takes the alarm out of service once it is determined that pressing the reset button does not correct the fault. This creates the potential for the consumer to take the alarm out of service during a CO emergency. Incidents/Injuries: There have been no incidents or injuries reported relating to the hazard. Sold by: All units sold in Canada were sold through commercial distribution. When was distributed: Between June 1, 2007 and Feb 1, 2008 Manufactured in: Mexico Remedy: Consumers should contact Maple Chase immediately to receive a free comparable replacement alarm and make arrangements to return their affected alarm(s). Consumer Contact: For more information, contact Maple Chase toll-free at (888)-879-3906 between 8 a.m. and 6 p.m. CST Monday through Friday or go to the firm’s Web site at www.firexsafety.com/recall/ for more information. Remarks: The recalled units are certified to Canadian Standards by Underwriters Laboratories of Canada (ULC). For more information about ULC product certification process please visit: www.ulc.ca
Recall Alert
The following product safety recall was conducted voluntarily by the firm in cooperation with the Name of Product: Fire Alarm Control Panel Units: 6,000 Manufacturer: Notifier, of Northford, Conn. Hazard: A software problem can result in system devices unexpectedly changing their Type ID, Incidents/Injuries: Notifier has received eight reports of trouble signals alarming. In each case Description: The fire alarm control panel includes the central processing unit (CPU-2020 and Sold At: Notifier distributors nationwide from January 2000 through May 2002. The list price for Manufactured In: United States Remedy: Notifier will provide an upgraded CPU firmware set for each AM2020 and AFP1010 Consumer Contact: Distributors should contact their Notifier customer service representative at Media Contact: Leslie Craddock, (203) 484-7161. To report a dangerous product or a product-related injury, call CPSC's hotline at (800) 638-2772
System Sensor 400 Series Thermal Smoke Detector Product Recall July, 2008
Affected Product: Problem Cause and Corrective Action Date Codes Shelf Recall Return Procedures Replacement Product Availability
Corrective Action - Chemetronics heat detector recall Chemetronics has received field reports (during installation; service; inspection) of wire terminal plates separating from the Series 500 and 600 heat detectors. The terminal plates connect the wires to the detector. Should separation occur, the detector is no longer connected to the alarm circuit. These reports have been infrequent, cite a very small number of units and have a very low probability of occurrence. Click here for details.
Tyco Fire and Security Smoke Detector Recall The following product safety recall was conducted by the firm in cooperation with the CPSC. Name of Product: Tyco Fire & Security Smoke Detectors Units: About 128,000 smoke detectors Importer: Tyco Fire & Security, of Boca Raton, Fla. Manufacturer: Solectron (Suzhou) Technology Co. Ltd., of Suzhou, China Distributors: SimplexGrinnell LP, of Boca Raton, Fla.; ADT Security Services Inc., of Boca Raton, Fla.; and Ansul Inc., of Marinette, Wis. Hazard: The smoke detectors could experience reduced sensitivity to smoke in conditions of high humidity and high temperature. If this occurs, these detectors could delay detecting the presence of smoke in the event of a fire. Incidents/Injuries: None reported. Description: These are smoke detectors installed in commercial buildings throughout the U.S. after August 1, 2004. The model numbers listed below are included. Building owners and managers with these smoke detectors will be contacted.
Manufactured In: China Remedy: Commercial building owners and managers with recalled smoke detectors will be contacted by one of the distributors to verify that the detectors in their fire detection system are included in the recall and, if so, to arrange for a free replacement. Consumer Contact: For more information, contact Tyco Fire & Security toll-free at (866) 376-8207 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm’s Web site at www.tycofireandsecurity.com/Internet/firedetection.jsp For more information, click here.
Omega Sprinkler Head Recall If you live in a home or own a building that has had fire protection sprinklers installed since 1993 please read this important message. The Central Sprinkler Company has announced a recall of all of their Omega style sprinkler heads in the United States. The company has announced that is will supply free replacement sprinkler heads including those installed in Canada. The Central Sprinkler Company is encouraging every owner with sprinklers to check to see if they are Omega sprinkler heads. If they are, Central Sprinkler Company urges you to register for free replacement sprinklers by calling their hotline 1-800-896-5685 for a Notice Packet and claim form. You can visit the Omega web site for the same information. These information sources will also assist in identifying Omega sprinkler heads or alternatively your local sprinkler contractor may be contacted. There have been no noted failure of these Omega sprinklers heads in Vancouver, but you should act now. The free replacement program from Central is only available until August 1999. It would be prudent to start the registration process with Central Sprinkler Company. Vancouver Fire and Rescue Services have received confirmation from Underwriters' Laboratories of Canada, and at the request of the Central Sprinkler Company, ULC has withdrawn the listings for "Omega" sprinkler heads.
Globe Fire Sprinkler recalls Dry Fire Sprinklers June 12, 2007 Name of Product: Globe Model J Series Dry Fire Sprinklers Description: Model J Series dry fire sprinklers come in pendent,
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