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Product Recall Number: 17-151

Why was SWIFT wireless gateway sold with fire alarm systems recalled?

The smoke detectors connected to the gateway can fail to activate properly when significant environmental contaminants are present, posing a risk that consumers will not be alerted to a fire.

SWIFT wireless gateway sold with fire alarm systems
Here's product recall specific data for SWIFT wireless gateway sold with fire alarm systems.

  • Product Recall Number: 17-151

  • Product Safety Warning Number:

  • Date: 2017-05-12

  • Product Safety Warning Date:

  • Name Of Product: SWIFT wireless gateway sold with fire alarm systems

  • Description: This recall involves the SWIFT wireless gateway sold with fire alarm systems. The gateways are round, white and measure eight inches in diameter. The gateways are the bridge between the fire alarm control panel and the detectors. These systems are used primarily for indoor or covered areas in commercial buildings, such as in office buildings, hotels, industrial facilities, and apartment complexes. The model number and date codes are printed on the back of the gateway on a white label on the circuit board. The gateways have the following brand names, model numbers and date codes. Brand Model Date Code Range NOTIFIER FWSG 10 13 14 through 12 15 16 Fire-Lite W-GATE Gamewell-FCI VW-GATE Honeywell XLS-WSG Johnson Controls JFWSG

  • Hazard Description: The smoke detectors connected to the gateway can fail to activate properly when significant environmental contaminants are present, posing a risk that consumers will not be alerted to a fire.

  • Consumer Action: None Listed

  • Original Product Safety Warning Announcement: None Listed

  • Remedy Type: Repair

  • Units: About 900

  • Incidents: None reported

  • Remedy: Contact Honeywell for an update of the firmware on the SWIFT wireless gateway(s) installed on the system. Commercial building customers should continue using the recalled detectors until the firmware is updated.

  • Sold At: Honeywell distributors nationwide between October 2014 and December 2016 for about $440 for the fire alarm system.

  • Importers: None Listed

  • Manufacturers: Honeywell International Inc., of Northford, Conn.

  • Distributors: None Listed

  • Manufactured In: United States

  • Custom Label: None Listed

  • Custom Field: None Listed

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