CPSC, Fire Control Instruments Announce Recall for Audio Evacuation Units
CPSC recall 04507 · announced October 30, 2003 · Fire Control Instruments · 276 units affected
The product
All FCI AEUs (part number 1100-1171) manufactured prior to April 12, 2003. These AEUs are used in FireVac 7200 System Control Units. A label in the left center of the circuit board reads "FCI 7200" and "AEU." All V5 versions below V5.2-008 and V6 versions below V6.0.14 are included in the recall.
The hazard
The AEU can enter a "sleep" mode, where it does not communicate with the system. When this occurs, audible evacuation signals associated with the failed AEU will not operate and building occupants may not be warned of an emergency.
What to do (per CPSC)
FCI will provide a new software chip set for each FireVac System, at no charge.
Notes
Incidents (per CPSC): FCI has received seven reports of AEUs unexpectedly entering a "sleep" mode. No injuries have been reported.
Sold at: To FCI distributors nationwide, from January 1998 through April 11, 2003, for a list price of $825.
Consumer contact: Distributors who do not receive the new software chip set or who have additional questions should contact their customer service representative at (800) 633-1311 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET, Monday through Friday.
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.