Recalls / 2008-04-09

Fire Alarm Control Panel Recalled By Gamewell FCI Due to Alert Failure

08556 · Recalled 2008-04-09 · CPSC page

Description

This recall involves Gamewell-FCI 7100 Series fire alarm control panels. The panels provide control, display and annunciation information. The series includes the following model numbers: Model No. Description 1100-1312 BK-7100-2D Basic Systems Kit, With DACT, 2 SLC 1100-1314 BK-7100-2D-240V Bas. Sys. Kit, w/DACT, 2 SLC, 240 VAC 1100-1352 7100 Series Basic Systems Module, With DACT, 1 SLC 1100-1237 7100-1 Addressable FACP w/DACT, 1 SLC with cabinet 1100-1311 BK-7100-2 Basic Systems Kit, 2 SLC 1100-1313 BK-7100-2-240V Basic Systems Kit, 2 SLC, 240 VAC 1100-1351 7100 Series Basic Systems Module, 1 SLC 1100-1238 7100-1 Addressable System, 1 SLC with cabinet

Hazards

The sounder on the panel's main circuit board can fail to alert when there is a malfunction.

Reported injuries

No injuries or incidents have been reported.

Remedy

Gamewell-FCI is contacting customers directly and is providing a free repair kit. In the event of sounder failure during an alarm, the various other audible and visual indicators will notify occupants of an alarm condition.

Products

Name	Model	Units
Gamewell-FCI 7100 Series Fire Alarm Control Panel		About 3,000

Parties

Manufacturer: Gamewell-FCI
Made in: United States
Sold at: Authorized distributors to commercial end users in facilities such as hotels, office buildings nationwide, 800.

Consumer contact

For additional information, contact Gamewell-FCI at (800) 274-4324 between 8 a.m. and 6 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the company's Web site at www.gamewell-fci.com

Source: CPSC recall 08556. Inclusion in this database is not legal or medical advice.