Audio Evacuation Unit
CPSC Recall #04-507 — October 29, 2003
Product
Audio Evacuation Unit
Description
In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Fire Control Instruments, of Westwood, Mass., is voluntarily recalling 276 Audio Evacuation Units. 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.Name of Product: Audio Evacuation UnitUnits: 276Manufacturer: Fire Control Instruments, of Westwood, Mass.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.Incidents/Injuries: FCI has received seven reports of AEUs unexpectedly entering a "sleep" mode. No injuries have been reported.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 At: To FCI distributors nationwide from January 1998 through April 11, 2003 for a list price of $825.Manufactured In: United StatesRemedy: FCI will provide a new software chip set for each FireVac System at no charge.Consumer Contact: 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.Media Contact: Leslie Craddock at (203) 484-7161
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.
Incidents / Injuries
FCI has received seven reports of AEUs unexpectedly entering a "sleep" mode. No injuries have been reported.
Remedy
FCI will provide a new software chip set for each FireVac System at no charge.
Units Affected
276
Sold At
To FCI distributors nationwide from January 1998 through April 11, 2003 for a list price of $825.
Manufacturer
Fire Control Instruments, of Westwood, Mass.
Manufactured In
United States