CPSC2010-10-05
Fire Alarm Control Panels Recalled by Fire-Lite Alarms Due to Alert Failure
Fire-Lite Alarms of Northford, Conn.
Hazard
The recalled fire alarm control panels used with an SLC-2LS expander module can fail to sound an alarm in the event of a fire.
Remedy
Building managers should contact Fire-Lite Alarms for a free software upgrade. Fire-Lite Alarms is contacting its customers directly.
Sold at
Authorized wholesalers and distributors nationwide from October 2008 through March 2010 for between about $875 for the expander module and $2,285 for the control panel. These distributors resold and/or installed the control panels and modules for use in commercial facilities such as office buildings.
Affected count
About 530
Injuries reported
None reported.
Manufactured in
United States
Remedy type
New Instructions
Products
Fire Alarm Control Panel
Consumer contact
For additional information, contact the Fire-Lite Alarms' technical service department at (800) 627-3473 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or visit the firm's website at www.firelite.com
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2011/Fire-Alarm-Control-Panels-Recalled-by-Fire-Lite-Alarms-Due-to-Alert-FailureDon't want to check this manually?
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