Product recalls
Siemens Recalls: 4 CPSC Recalls Since 2010
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission has announced 4 recalls involving Siemens products since 2010, the most recent on August 22, 2024. Each recall below shows what was recalled, the hazard, the model numbers and what to do. Always check the official notice: a recall can cover only some models, colours or production dates.
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Siemens Industry Recalls SolarReady™ Meter Combos Due to Fire Hazard
Hazard: An interior connection in the recalled Siemens SolarReady Meter Combos can overheat, posing a fire hazard.
Remedy: Contact Siemens to determine if your SolarReady Meter Combo is included in this recall. Siemens will arrange for an on-site inspection, and repair or replacement of recalled meter combos by a licensed contractor at no c…
· Official CPSC notice (opens in a new tab)
Product recall · August 22, 2024
Siemens Industry Recalls SolarReady™ Meter Combos Due to Fire Hazard
- Recall number
- 24346
- Units
- About 3,910
- Hazard
- An interior connection in the recalled Siemens SolarReady Meter Combos can overheat, posing a fire hazard.
- What was recalled
- This recall involves SolarReady Meter Combos with catalog numbers MC2442S1200SC and MC2442S1200FC, manufactured from August 2021 through August 2022. The catalog number and date stamp are located on a label on the inside of the front panel of the solar meter. This product serves as the connection point between the utility power supply, a rooftop solar system, and the main electrical panel serving a home. Depending on the installation, the panel within this product could contain the branch breaker circuits (breaker box) for the entire home or part of the home. This panel also contains the main breaker service disconnect for the whole home's power.
- Remedy
- Contact Siemens to determine if your SolarReady Meter Combo is included in this recall. Siemens will arrange for an on-site inspection, and repair or replacement of recalled meter combos by a licensed contractor at no cost to the consumer. Siemens is contacting distributors directly.
- Sold at
- Electrical distributors nationwide from August 2021 through April 2024 for between about $640 and $990, depending on the model.
- Company
- Siemens Industry Inc., of Alpharetta, Georgia
- Contact
- Siemens Industry at 800-756-6996 from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, by email at psn.industry@siemens.com, or online at https://www.siemens.com/us/en/products/energy/low-voltage/solarready-meter-combo-safety-recall.html or at https://www.siemens.com/us/en/products/energy/low-voltage.html and click on the "Email us for Further Information for Recall" button for more information.
Siemens Recalls Audible Fire Alarm Base Due to Risk of Injury
Hazard: The fire alarm base can fail to sound an alarm, posing a risk of personal injury and property damage.
Remedy: Consumers should immediately contact Siemens to schedule a free inspection and replacement of the recalled audible base.
· Official CPSC notice (opens in a new tab)
Product recall · September 18, 2014
Siemens Recalls Audible Fire Alarm Base Due to Risk of Injury
- Recall number
- 14278
- Units
- About 9,000
- Hazard
- The fire alarm base can fail to sound an alarm, posing a risk of personal injury and property damage.
- What was recalled
- 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: • Cerberus PRO models (HI921, OOHC941, OOH941, OH921, OP921) • Desigo Fire Safety models (FDOOTC441, FDOOT441, FDO421, FDOT421, FDT421) • H-Series (HFP-11, HFPT
- Remedy
- Consumers should immediately contact Siemens to schedule a free inspection and replacement of the recalled audible base.
- Sold at
- Siemens sales offices, authorized distributors and installers nationwide from February 2013 through June 2014 for about $120.
- Company
- Beijing Siemens Cerberus Electronics Ltd., of China, Siemens, of Buffalo, Ill.
- 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.
Siemens Recalls Temperature and Humidity Sensors for Schools, Hospitals and Other Buildings Due to Fire Hazard
Hazard: The sensors can overheat, posing a fire hazard.
Remedy: Consumers should look to see if their sensors are currently operating on an AC power source and, if they are, consumers should immediately have the recalled sensors converted to a DC power source. Consumers should conta…
· Official CPSC notice (opens in a new tab)
Product recall · January 22, 2013
Siemens Recalls Temperature and Humidity Sensors for Schools, Hospitals and Other Buildings Due to Fire Hazard
- Recall number
- 13720
- Units
- About 57,000
- Hazard
- The sensors can overheat, posing a fire hazard.
- What was recalled
- This recall involves wall-mounted Q-series sensors that control heat, air conditioning and humidity inside commercial buildings, hospitals and schools. The sensors come in three designs: a blank cover, a cover with a digital display screen or a cover with a digital display screen and door. The sensors are either white or beige and have a Siemens, Talon, Staefa Control System, Staefa Control System/Talon logo or no logo. The recalled model numbers begin with QAA and QFA, and one with SB1. They are: QAA 2060, QAA 2063, QAA 2072, QAA 2073, QFA 2000, QFA 2001, QFA 2060, QFA 2071, QFA2072, QFA 3000, QFA 3001, QFA 3060, QFA 3071, and SB1-0834. The model number is located on the sensor's circuit bo
- Remedy
- Consumers should look to see if their sensors are currently operating on an AC power source and, if they are, consumers should immediately have the recalled sensors converted to a DC power source. Consumers should contact Siemens to schedule the installation of a free replacement sensor. Siemens is directly contacting owners of the recalled sensors.
- Sold at
- Siemens sales offices, partners, resellers and installers from June 2007 through August 2012 for between $200 and $400.
- Company
- Siemens Industry, Inc., of Buffalo Grove, Ill.
- Contact
- Siemens at (800) 516-9964 from 7 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or online at http://w3.usa.siemens.com/buildingtechnologies go to Product Safety Recall.
Siemens Recalls Circuit Breakers Due to Fire Hazard
Hazard: The recalled circuit breakers have a spring clip that can break during normal use, leading to a loss of force to maintain a proper electrical connection in the panelboard. This can lead to excessive temperature, arcing or thermal damage at the connection point, and damage to the panelboard's electrical insulation and …
Remedy: Consumers should immediately contact Siemens for a free inspection by an electrician and a free replacement product.
· Official CPSC notice (opens in a new tab)
Product recall · September 23, 2010
Siemens Recalls Circuit Breakers Due to Fire Hazard
- Recall number
- 10354
- Units
- About 2.2 million
- Hazard
- The recalled circuit breakers have a spring clip that can break during normal use, leading to a loss of force to maintain a proper electrical connection in the panelboard. This can lead to excessive temperature, arcing or thermal damage at the connection point, and damage to the panelboard's electrical insulation and can result in a fire, property damage, or personal injury.
- What was recalled
- This recall involves Siemens and Murray 15 through 50 AMP single and double pole circuit breakers, load centers (circuit breakers that come with an electrical panel), and meter combos (contain a load center and a meter socket). "Siemens" or "Murray," date codes 0610 or 0710 and the catalog number are printed on a label on the side of the circuit breakers. Date codes between June 2010 through August 2010 are stamped on the inside of the metal box of the load centers and meter combos. The catalog number for the load centers and meter combos is printed on a label inside the metal box door and on the packaging. Product Date Codes Catalog Numbers Circuit Breakers 0610, 0710 Q115, Q120, Q130, Q215
- Remedy
- Consumers should immediately contact Siemens for a free inspection by an electrician and a free replacement product.
- Sold at
- The Home Depot, Lowes, other hardware and building supply stores and numerous electrical distributors nationwide from June 2010 through August 2010 for between $2.50 to $235.
- Company
- Siemens Industry Inc., of Alpharetta, Ga.
- Contact
- For additional information, contact Siemens at (800) 756-6996 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or visit the firm's website at www.usa.siemens.com
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Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recalls database, updated weekly. Recalls are matched to brands by the company and product names in each notice; if you think a recall is listed here by mistake, please tell us.