Fire Control Panels Recalled by Bosch Security Systems Corp. Due to Alarm Failure Posing a Fire Hazard
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2012-02-15). Hazards: fire. Models: FPA-1000-UL. About 330 units in the US.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 12721 |
| Published | 2012-02-15 |
| Last updated | 2016-04-14 |
| Product category | Fire or Smoke Alarms |
| Products | Fire Alarm Control Panel |
| Firm named in the title | Bosch Security Systems Corp. |
| Firms | Bosch Security Systems, Inc., of Fairport, N.Y. (manufacturer) |
| Manufactured in | China |
| Units (US) | 330 |
| Model numbers | FPA-1000-UL |
| Hazard classes | fire |
| Remedy classes | new instructions |
| Sold | Authorized distributors and installers nationwide from May 2009 through October 2011 for about $1,200. |
Description
The Bosch-branded fire alarm panel is locking red wall box with dimensions 22.7" high by 14.5" wide by 4.3" deep. The status, date and time can be seen through a glass screen on the panel door. The word "BOSCH" is printed on the right corner of the panel and the model number "FPA-1000-UL" is printed on the bottom left below the glass screen. The alarm panels featured software versions 1.10, 1.11 and 1.12, which can be determined by installers. They were designed to be used in small to medium-sized facilities in both public and residential buildings.
Hazard
On all systems, when the alarm verification feature of the system is turned on, the control panel can fail to sound an alarm if a fire occurs. In addition, on systems with 50 or more reporting stations, a delay in sounding an alarm and reporting a fire may occur if the loop for the alarm system is broken.
Remedy
All distributors and installers are being sent two technical bulletins. One provides instructions for how to implement a software change that will correct the verification feature. The second contains instructions for how to handle warnings from affected systems with 50 or more stations. Those who have not received the bulletins should contact Bosch.
Incidents and injuries
None reported.
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