Atmel Microcontrollers used in Honeywell Digital Cellular Communicators
Published February 12, 2007
Summary
CPSC records recall 07529, published February 12, 2007. Recalling firm: Atmel Corp., of San Jose, Calif. (microcontrollers); Reported units: About 4,000.
What's the hazard
The microcontroller in the communicator can enter an unrecoverable lock-up state due to a programming issue. The lock-up could result in a service interruption, and fail to transmit an alarm signal in the event of a fire or property invasion.
What to do
Customers who have not been contacted directly should immediately contact the firm for information on how to receive a free replacement communicator with updated software. Installers that purchased the communicators have been contacted directly.
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Recall details
- Brand
- Atmel Corp., of San Jose, Calif. (microcontrollers)
- Manufacturer
- Atmel Corp., of San Jose, Calif. (microcontrollers)
- Distributor
- Distributors nationwide sold the recalled communicators to commercial installers from July 2006 through October 2006 for about $250.
- Country
- US
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Questions about this recall
Was Atmel Microcontrollers used in Honeywell Digital Cellular Communicators recalled?
Yes. CPSC published recall 07529 on February 12, 2007. Reported hazard: The microcontroller in the communicator can enter an unrecoverable lock-up state due to a programming issue. The lock-up could result in a service interruption, and fail to transmit an alarm signal in the event of a fire or property invasion.
What should I do if I have this product?
Customers who have not been contacted directly should immediately contact the firm for information on how to receive a free replacement communicator with updated software. Installers that purchased the communicators have been contacted directly.
How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?
Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: Atmel Corp., of San Jose, Calif. (microcontrollers).