CPSCRecalled Oct 30, 2003 · #04507
CPSC, Fire Control Instruments Announce Recall for Audio Evacuation Units
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.
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Get started, freeDescription
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.
Product details
- Product
- Audio Evacuation Unit
- Type
- Fire Warning Systems
- Manufacturer
- Fire Control Instruments, of Westwood, Mass.
- Model numbers
- —
- UPCs
- —
- Sold at
- To FCI distributors nationwide, from January 1998 through April 11, 2003, for a list price of $825.
- Made in
- United States
What you should do
FCI will provide a new software chip set for each FireVac System, at no charge.