Product Recall Number: 07-526
Why was Gamewell-FCI Electronic Control Boards by Honeywell recalled?
Incoming and outgoing messages to and from the control board can interfere with each other, preventing it from sending a message to the command center in the event of fire.
Product Recall Number: 07-526
Product Safety Warning Number:
Date: 2007-01-30
Product Safety Warning Date:
Name Of Product: Gamewell-FCI Electronic Control Boards by Honeywell
Description: In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Gamewell-FCI, of Northford, Conn., is voluntarily recalling about 700 Gamewell-FCI Electronic Control Boards by Honeywell. Incoming and outgoing messages to and from the control board can interfere with each other, preventing it from sending a message to the command center in the event of fire. Name of Product: Gamewell-FCI Electronic Control Boards by HoneywellUnits: About 700Manufacturer: Gamewell-FCI, of Northford, Conn.Hazard: Incoming and outgoing messages to and from the control board can interfere with each other, preventing it from sending a message to the command center in the event of fire.Incidents/Injuries: Gamewell-FCI has received one report of failed communications during an electrical short that was not due to a fire. There have been no reports of property damage or injury.Description: The software upgrade involves Gamewell-FCI model ILI-MB-E3 and ILI-S-E3 loop control boards. These boards are components of the Gamewell-FCI E3 Series fire alarm system. They provide the signaling line circuits and display information for the system.Sold through: Authorized distributors nationwide from October 2005 through September 2006. Authorized distributors resell and install loop control boards for commercial end users in facilities such as hotels and office buildings.Manufactured in: United StatesRemedy: Gamewell-FCI is contacting customers directly and is providing a free firmware software upgrade.Consumer Contact: For more information, contact Gamewell-FCI at (800) 633-1311 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit their distributor's Web site at www.gamewell-fci.com.
Hazard Description: Incoming and outgoing messages to and from the control board can interfere with each other, preventing it from sending a message to the command center in the event of fire.
Consumer Action: None Listed
Original Product Safety Warning Announcement: None Listed
Remedy Type: Repair
Units: About 700
Incidents: Gamewell-FCI has received one report of failed communications during an electrical short that was not due to a fire. There have been no reports of property damage or injury.
Remedy: Gamewell-FCI is contacting customers directly and is providing a free firmware software upgrade.
Sold At: Authorized distributors nationwide from October 2005 through September 2006. Authorized distributors resell and install loop control boards for commercial end users in facilities such as hotels and office buildings.
Importers: None Listed
Manufacturers: Gamewell-FCI, of Northford, Conn.
Distributors: None Listed
Manufactured In: United States
Custom Label: None Listed
Custom Field: None Listed