CPSCGeneral Alert
CPSC, Notifier Announce Recall for Fire Alarm Panels
Published: October 30, 2003Recall ID: 04508Category: generalCountry: US
Reason for Recall / 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.
Product Description & Identification
The fire alarm control panel includes the central processing unit (CPU-2020 and CPU-2) and Display Interface Assembly (DIA-2020 and DIA-2) components of Notifier model AM2020 and AFP1010 fire alarm control panels with date codes from 0100 to 2003 and firmware version 3.0 and 3.01. The date codes appear on the back outer edge of the PC boards.
Affected Products
Fire Alarm Control Panel
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2004/CPSC-Notifier-Announce-Recall-for-Fire-Alarm-Panels |
| Title | CPSC, Notifier Announce Recall for Fire Alarm Panels |
| Images › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/alarm-CPU.jpg |
| Images › Caption | Recalled CPU and DIA components of Notifier fire alarm control panels |
| Hazards › Name | 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. |
| Injuries › Name | Notifier has received eight reports of trouble signals alarming. In each case the problem was identified and corrected. No injuries have been reported. |
| Products › Name | Fire Alarm Control Panel |
| Products › Type | Fire Warning Systems |
| Products › Category I D | 1941 |
| Products › Number Of Units | 6,000 |
| Recall I D | 2707 |
| Remedies › Name | Notifier will provide an upgraded CPU firmware set for each AM2020 and AFP1010 panel, at no charge. |
| Retailers › Name | Notifier distributors nationwide, from January 2000 through May 2002. The list price for the CPU and DIA combination for the model AM2020 is about $6,400, and the list price for the CPU and DIA combination for the model AFP1010 is about $3,370. |
| Recall Date | 2003-10-30T00:00:00 |
| Description | The fire alarm control panel includes the central processing unit (CPU-2020 and CPU-2) and Display Interface Assembly (DIA-2020 and DIA-2) components of Notifier model AM2020 and AFP1010 fire alarm control panels with date codes from 0100 to 2003 and firmware version 3.0 and 3.01. The date codes appear on the back outer edge of the PC boards. |
| Recall Number | 04508 |
| Manufacturers › Name | Notifier, of Northford, Conn. |
| Consumer Contact | Distributors should contact their Notifier customer service representative at (800) 289-3473 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET, Monday through Friday to receive the firmware upgrade. |
| Last Publish Date | 2025-03-24T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | United States |