Bosch Security Systems Recalls Fire Control Panels Due to Fire Alarm Failure (Recall Alert)
Recall 14711 · Jan 16, 2014 · Bosch Security Systems
2,000
units affected
2,000
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 14711
- Date
- Jan 16, 2014
- Company
- Bosch Security Systems
- Units affected
- 2,000
- Product
- Bosch GV4 Fire Alarm Control Panels
- Product type
- Fire or Smoke Alarms
- Remedy
- Repair
- Hazard
- Fire
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.
What can happen
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 fix
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.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- None reported.
- Sold at
- Authorized distributors and certified professional installers nationwide from January 2012 to December 2012. The circuit module sold for about $90.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled bosch gv4 fire alarm control panels?
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.
What is the hazard?
The notification appliance circuit module can cause the panels to fail to activate an audible or visual alarm in the event of a fire.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. Contact the company named above for the remedy.