CONSUMER SAFETY ALERT
Fire & Fire-Related Burn
CPSC, Fire Control Instruments Announce Recall for Audio Evacuation Units
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.
Required Consumer Action
FCI will provide a new software chip set for each FireVac System, at no charge.
Contact Information
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.
Recall Details
Sold At
To FCI distributors nationwide, from January 1998 through April 11, 2003, for a list price of $825.
Injuries
FCI has received seven reports of AEUs unexpectedly entering a "sleep" mode. No injuries have been reported.
Manufacturer
Fire Control Instruments
Recall Number
04507
Product Information
Product Name
Fire Control Instruments Audio Evacuation Units in FireVac Control Units
Product Type
Fire Warning Systems
Manufacturer Name
Fire Control Instruments
Manufactured In
United States