CPSC2003-10-30
CPSC, Fire Control Instruments Announce Recall for Audio Evacuation Units
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.
Remedy
FCI will provide a new software chip set for each FireVac System, at no charge.
Sold at
To FCI distributors nationwide, from January 1998 through April 11, 2003, for a list price of $825.
Affected count
276
Injuries reported
FCI has received seven reports of AEUs unexpectedly entering a "sleep" mode. No injuries have been reported.
Manufactured in
United States
Products
Audio Evacuation Unit
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.
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2004/CPSC-Fire-Control-Instruments-Announce-Recall-for-Audio-Evacuation-Units-Don't want to check this manually?
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