Gamewell-FCI Recalls to Upgrade Software Used with Fire Alarm System Control Boards

Gamewell-FCI Electronic Control Boards by Honeywell

Date of Recall

2007-01-31

CPSC Release Number

07-526

Manufactured In

United States

Units

About 700

Manufacturer

Gamewell-FCI, of Northford, Conn.

Sold By

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.

Problem/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.

Injuries/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.

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.

Remedy

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

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