CPSCGeneral Alert
Gamewell-FCI Recalls Fire Alarm Panels Due to Failure to Alert of a Fire, Smoke ...
Published: March 31, 2016Recall ID: 16134Category: generalCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
When configured in a certain way, the panels can become non-responsive and connected detectors in the area can fail to detect and respond to an alarm.
Product Description & Identification
This recall is for the ILI-MB-E3 and ILI-S-E3 Gamewell-FCI fire alarm panels in commercial buildings. This issue is limited to a specific configuration of Signaling Line Circuit (SLC) devices. To occur, the SLC must include at least two of the following detectors in any combination: Acclimate, 4-Warn, Photo/CO and iFAAST. The issue would occur only if the detectors are addressed within the same FlashScan polling group. Detectors installed in a different combination are not affected.
Affected Products
Gamewell-FCI fire alarm panels (ILI-MB-E3 and ILI-S-E3)
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2016/Gamewell-FCI-Recalls-Fire-Alarm-Panels |
| Title | Gamewell-FCI Recalls Fire Alarm Panels Due to Failure to Alert of a Fire, Smoke or CO |
| Images › 1 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Fire-Alarm-Panel.jpg |
| Images › 1 › Caption | Fire Alarm Panel |
| Images › 2 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/ILI-MB-E3-Kinetis-Panel.jpg |
| Images › 2 › Caption | ILI-MB-E3-KINETIS Panel |
| Images › 3 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/IL-S-E3-Kinetis-Panel.jpg |
| Images › 3 › Caption | ILI-S-E3-KINETIS Panel |
| Hazards › Name | When configured in a certain way, the panels can become non-responsive and connected detectors in the area can fail to detect and respond to an alarm. |
| Injuries › Name | No incidents or injuries have been reported. |
| Products › Name | Gamewell-FCI fire alarm panels (ILI-MB-E3 and ILI-S-E3) |
| Products › Type | Fire or Smoke Alarms |
| Products › Category I D | 67943 |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 1,000 |
| Recall I D | 6692 |
| Remedies › Name | Consumers should immediately contact the distributor to obtain the free repair, a firmware upgrade. |
| Retailers › Name | Authorized distributors from May 2015 through August 2015 for about $800. |
| Recall Date | 2016-03-31T00:00:00 |
| Description | This recall is for the ILI-MB-E3 and ILI-S-E3 Gamewell-FCI fire alarm panels in commercial buildings. This issue is limited to a specific configuration of Signaling Line Circuit (SLC) devices. To occur, the SLC must include at least two of the following detectors in any combination: Acclimate, 4-Warn, Photo/CO and iFAAST. The issue would occur only if the detectors are addressed within the same FlashScan polling group. Detectors installed in a different combination are not affected. |
| Distributors › Name | Gamewell-FCI of Northford, Conn. |
| Recall Number | 16134 |
| Remedy Options › Option | Repair |
| Consumer Contact | Gamewell-FCI at 800-274-4324 from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or online at www.gamewell-fci.com and click on "Safety Recall" for more information. |
| Last Publish Date | 2016-03-31T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | United States |