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Product recall · CPSCJanuary 16, 2014Serious
Bosch Security Systems Fire Control Panels
Check whether yours is affected, then follow the instructions below.
What’s wrong
The notification appliance circuit module can cause the panels to fail to activate an audible or visual alarm in the event of a fire.
The Recall Registry rates this serious — Fire or burn risk.
What it looks like
Photos help. Identifiers decide. Appearance can vary by color, finish or packaging. Confirm the model number, date code or other identifier in the official notice.
Recall image provided by CPSC
What to do
Consumers who have a recalled GV4 control panel with a D192G NAC module should contact Bosch or their certified professional installer for a free repair. Bosch has contacted their distributors and installers and sent installers a service bulletin telling them how to correct the problem.
Who to contact: Bosch Security Systems Inc., at (800) 289-0096, from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. ET Monday and 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. ET Tuesday through Friday or online at www.boschsecurity.us and click on Customer Care for more information.
The product
The recall involves G-series Fire Alarm Control Panels that are professionally installed and have model numbers that end in GV4 and use D192G Notification Appliance Circuit (NAC) modules. The NAC module monitors the circuit connections and signals when alarms are not operational. The Bosch name, logo and model number D9412GV4, D7412GV4 or D7212GV4 are on the board of recalled GV4 fire alarm control panels. The control panels and modules are used in residences and commercial facilities and can be mounted inside a variety of enclosures with a minimum size of 16 inches x 16 inches x 3.5 inches, which may or may not be labeled with the Bosch name or logo.
Details
- Units affected
- About 2,000
- Recall date
- January 16, 2014
- Brand
- Bosch Security Systems Inc., of Fairport, N.Y.
- Injuries reported
- None reported
D9412GV4
Authorized distributors and certified professional installers nationwide from January 2012 to December 2012. The circuit module sold for about $90.
The official notice
This recall was issued by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. The Recall Registry summarises it — always confirm the details at the source.
Their exact wording: “Bosch Security Systems Recalls Fire Control Panels Due to Fire Alarm Failure (Recall Alert)”
Worried about the other things in your house? You can write down what you have and be told if one is recalled — or, if you sell second-hand, check your whole stock at once.
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