Safety regulator, Fire Control Instruments Announce Recall for Audio Evacuation Units
Recall 04507 · Oct 30, 2003 · Fire Control Instruments
276
units affected
276
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 04507
- Date
- Oct 30, 2003
- Company
- Fire Control Instruments
- Units affected
- 276
- Product
- Audio Evacuation Unit
- Product type
- Fire Warning Systems
- Hazard
- Fire
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.
What can happen
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.
The fix
FCI will provide a new software chip set for each FireVac System, at no charge.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- 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.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled audio evacuation unit?
FCI will provide a new software chip set for each FireVac System, at no charge.
What is 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.
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.