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Product recall · CPSCApril 9, 2008Serious
Fire Alarm Control Panel
Check whether yours is affected, then follow the instructions below.
What’s wrong
The sounder on the panel's main circuit board can fail to alert when there is a malfunction.
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
Gamewell-FCI is contacting customers directly and is providing a free repair kit. In the event of sounder failure during an alarm, the various other audible and visual indicators will notify occupants of an alarm condition.
Who to contact: For additional information, contact Gamewell-FCI at (800) 274-4324 between 8 a.m. and 6 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the company's Web site at www.gamewell-fci.com
The product
This recall involves Gamewell-FCI 7100 Series fire alarm control panels. The panels provide control, display and annunciation information. The series includes the following model numbers: Model No. Description 1100-1312 BK-7100-2D Basic Systems Kit, With DACT, 2 SLC 1100-1314 BK-7100-2D-240V Bas. Sys. Kit, w/DACT, 2 SLC, 240 VAC 1100-1352 7100 Series Basic Systems Module, With DACT, 1 SLC 1100-1237 7100-1 Addressable FACP w/DACT, 1 SLC with cabinet 1100-1311 BK-7100-2 Basic Systems Kit, 2 SLC 1100-1313 BK-7100-2-240V Basic Systems Kit, 2 SLC, 240 VAC 1100-1351 7100 Series Basic Systems Module, 1 SLC 1100-1238 7100-1 Addressable System, 1 SLC with cabinet
Details
- Units affected
- About 3,000
- Recall date
- April 9, 2008
- Brand
- Gamewell-FCI, of Northford, Conn.
- Injuries reported
- None reported
- What has been reported
- No injuries or incidents have been reported.
Authorized distributors to commercial end users in facilities such as hotels and office buildings nationwide from May 2007 through November 2007 for between $900 and $1,800.
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: “Fire Alarm Control Panel Recalled By Gamewell FCI Due to Alert Failure”
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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