CPSC, Fire Control Instruments Announce Recall for Audio Evacuation Units
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2003-10-30). Hazards: fire. About 276 units in the US.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 04507 |
| Published | 2003-10-30 |
| Last updated | 2025-03-24 |
| Product category | Fire Warning Systems |
| Products | Audio Evacuation Unit |
| Firm named in the title | Fire Control Instruments |
| Firms | Fire Control Instruments, of Westwood, Mass. (manufacturer) |
| Manufactured in | United States |
| Units (US) | 276 |
| Hazard classes | fire |
| Sold | To FCI distributors nationwide, from January 1998 through April 11, 2003, for a list price of $825. |
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.
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.
Incidents and injuries
FCI has received seven reports of AEUs unexpectedly entering a "sleep" mode. No injuries have been reported.
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