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Fire Control Panels Recalled by Bosch Security Systems Corp. Due to Alarm Failure Posing a Fire Hazard

Name: Fire Control Panels Recalled by Bosch Security Systems Corp. Due to Alarm Failure Posing a Fire Hazard
Brand: Bosch Security Systems, Inc., of Fairport, N.Y.
SKU: CPSC-12721
Availability: Discontinued
Rating: 1.0 (1 reviews)

Published: February 15, 2012Recall ID: 12721Category: generalCountry: US

Reason for Recall / 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.

Product Description & Identification

The Bosch-branded fire alarm panel is locking red wall box with dimensions 22.7" high by 14.5" wide by 4.3" deep. The status, date and time can be seen through a glass screen on the panel door. The word "BOSCH" is printed on the right corner of the panel and the model number "FPA-1000-UL" is printed on the bottom left below the glass screen. The alarm panels featured software versions 1.10, 1.11 and 1.12, which can be determined by installers. They were designed to be used in small to medium-sized facilities in both public and residential buildings.

Affected Products

Fire Alarm Control Panel

Additional Source Details

Field	Value
U R L	https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2012/Fire-Control-Panels-Recalled-by-Bosch-Security-Systems-Corp-Due-to-Alarm-Failure-Posing-a-Fire-Hazard
Title	Fire Control Panels Recalled by Bosch Security Systems Corp. Due to Alarm Failure Posing a Fire Hazard
Images › U R L	https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Recall.2012.12721.12721.jpg
Images › Caption	Recalled Bosch fire control panel
Hazards › Name	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.
Injuries › Name	None reported.
Products › Name	Fire Alarm Control Panel
Products › Type	Fire or Smoke Alarms
Products › Category I D	67943
Products › Number Of Units	About 330
Recall I D	1179
Remedies › Name	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.
Retailers › Name	Authorized distributors and installers nationwide from May 2009 through October 2011 for about $1,200.
Recall Date	2012-02-15T00:00:00
Description	The Bosch-branded fire alarm panel is locking red wall box with dimensions 22.7" high by 14.5" wide by 4.3" deep. The status, date and time can be seen through a glass screen on the panel door. The word "BOSCH" is printed on the right corner of the panel and the model number "FPA-1000-UL" is printed on the bottom left below the glass screen. The alarm panels featured software versions 1.10, 1.11 and 1.12, which can be determined by installers. They were designed to be used in small to medium-sized facilities in both public and residential buildings.
Recall Number	12721
Manufacturers › Name	Bosch Security Systems, Inc., of Fairport, N.Y.
Remedy Options › Option	New Instructions
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.
Last Publish Date	2016-04-14T00:00:00
Manufacturer Countries › Country	China

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Recalling FirmBosch Security Systems, Inc., of Fairport, N.Y.

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