Safety regulator, Notifier Announce Recall for Fire Alarm Panels
Recall 04508 · Oct 30, 2003 · Notifier
6,000
units affected
6,000
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 04508
- Date
- Oct 30, 2003
- Company
- Notifier
- Units affected
- 6,000
- Product
- Fire Alarm Control Panel
- Product type
- Fire Warning Systems
- Hazard
- Fire
The product
The fire alarm control panel includes the central processing unit (CPU-2020 and CPU-2) and Display Interface Assembly (DIA-2020 and DIA-2) components of Notifier model AM2020 and AFP1010 fire alarm control panels with date codes from 0100 to 2003 and firmware version 3.0 and 3.01. The date codes appear on the back outer edge of the PC boards.
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
Notifier will provide an upgraded CPU firmware set for each AM2020 and AFP1010 panel, at no charge.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- Notifier has received eight reports of trouble signals alarming. In each case the problem was identified and corrected. No injuries have been reported.
- Sold at
- Notifier distributors nationwide, from January 2000 through May 2002. The list price for the CPU and DIA combination for the model AM2020 is about $6,400, and the list price for the CPU and DIA combination for the model AFP1010 is about $3,370.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled fire alarm control panel?
Notifier will provide an upgraded CPU firmware set for each AM2020 and AFP1010 panel, 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.