CPSC, Fire Control Instruments Announce Recall for Audio Evacuation Units
Recalled October 30, 2003 · CPSC recall 04507 · Fire Control Instruments
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.
Remedy
FCI will provide a new software chip set for each FireVac System, at no charge.
Units
276
Incidents / injuries
FCI has received seven reports of AEUs unexpectedly entering a "sleep" mode. No injuries have been reported.
Description
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.
What to do
FCI will provide a new software chip set for each FireVac System, at no charge.
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.
Product
Audio Evacuation Unit
Manufacturer(s)
Fire Control Instruments, of Westwood, Mass.
Retailers
To FCI distributors nationwide, from January 1998 through April 11, 2003, for a list price of $825.
Made in
United States
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Official recall notice on cpsc.gov →