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CPSC, Fire Control Instruments Announce Recall for Audio Evacuation Units

U.S. CPSCInjuriesOct 30, 2003
Recalled Audio Evacuation Unit
Recalled Audio Evacuation Unit

Photos from the official notice: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission · image rights

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 & injuries

FCI has received seven reports of AEUs unexpectedly entering a "sleep" mode. No injuries have been reported.

Product 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.

Sold on

To FCI distributors nationwide, from January 1998 through April 11, 2003, for a list price of $825.

Contact the company

Distributors who do not receive the new software chip set or who have additional questions should contact their customer service representative at (800) 633-1311 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET, Monday through Friday.

What should I do?

Stop using the product and follow the remedy below. Contact the company for a refund, repair or replacement — recall remedies are free.

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