CPSC2012-02-15
Fire Control Panels Recalled by Bosch Security Systems Corp. Due to Alarm Failure Posing a Fire Hazard
Bosch Security Systems, Inc., of Fairport, N.Y.
Hazard
On all systems, when the alarm verification feature of the system is turned on, the control panel can fail to sound an alarm if a fire occurs. In addition, on systems with 50 or more reporting stations, a delay in sounding an alarm and reporting a fire may occur if the loop for the alarm system is broken.
Remedy
All distributors and installers are being sent two technical bulletins. One provides instructions for how to implement a software change that will correct the verification feature. The second contains instructions for how to handle warnings from affected systems with 50 or more stations. Those who have not received the bulletins should contact Bosch.
Sold at
Authorized distributors and installers nationwide from May 2009 through October 2011 for about $1,200.
Affected count
About 330
Injuries reported
None reported.
Manufactured in
China
Remedy type
New Instructions
Products
Fire Alarm Control Panel
Consumer contact
For more information, contact Bosch Security Systems at (800) 289-0096 between 8:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m. ET or visit service/customer care on the firm's website at http://www.boschsecurity.us/en-us/ for instructions on how to download software to update the control panels or otherwise address the problems.
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2012/Fire-Control-Panels-Recalled-by-Bosch-Security-Systems-Corp-Due-to-Alarm-Failure-Posing-a-Fire-HazardDon't want to check this manually?
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