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U.S. Consumer Product Safety CommissionRecalled 2008-04-09

Fire Alarm Control Panel Recalled By Gamewell FCI Due to Alert Failure

Is my product affected?

Gamewell-FCI 7100 Series Fire Alarm Control Panel

  • Brand Gamewell-FCI, of Northford, Conn.

Check against the official notice below — it lists the full affected range.

What happened

Gamewell-FCI has recalled its 7100 Series fire alarm control panels due to a defect in the sounder on the main circuit board that can fail to alert when a malfunction occurs. The recall affects eight model numbers across the 7100 Series product line, including basic systems kits and addressable systems with various configurations.

Gamewell-FCI is contacting customers directly and will provide a free repair kit. If the sounder fails during an alarm, other audible and visual indicators on the panel will still notify building occupants of the alarm condition. Affected consumers should await direct contact from Gamewell-FCI regarding their free repair kit.

Written by software from the official notice below. Not reviewed by a lawyer.

Hazard

The sounder on the panel's main circuit board can fail to alert when there is a malfunction.

What should I 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.

Details from the source

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

Source

Official record: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission ↗

Republished from the official source above; details can change — the source record controls.

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