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

Name: Gamewell-FCI Recalls to Upgrade Software Used with Fire Alarm System Control Panels
Brand: Gamewell-FCI, of Northford, Conn.
SKU: CPSC-07565
Availability: Discontinued
Rating: 1.0 (1 reviews)

Published: July 27, 2007Recall ID: 07565Category: generalCountry: US

Reason for Recall / Hazard

The software in the fire alarm system could fail to recognize when a detector needs servicing as a result of the buildup of dust, dirt, or other environmental pollutants, which could result in the system failing to respond in the event of a fire.

Product Description & Identification

The software upgrade involves the Gamewell-FCI model 600 Series control panel using System Sensor compatible line cards, SmartScan. These panels are components of the Gamewell-FCI 600 Series fire alarm system. They provide the signaling line circuits and display information for the system.

Affected Products

Gamewell-FCI 600 Series SmartScan Fire Alarm Control Panels

Additional Source Details

Field	Value
U R L	https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2007/Gamewell-FCI-Recalls-to-Upgrade-Software-Used-with-Fire-Alarm-System-Control-Panels
Title	Gamewell-FCI Recalls to Upgrade Software Used with Fire Alarm System Control Panels
Images › U R L	https://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/727cce907eee40c2b278820d520770fe.jpg
Images › Caption	Recalled Fire Alarm Control Panel
Hazards › Name	The software in the fire alarm system could fail to recognize when a detector needs servicing as a result of the buildup of dust, dirt, or other environmental pollutants, which could result in the system failing to respond in the event of a fire.
Injuries › Name	Gamewell-FCI has received no reports of the firmware failing to operate in the event of a fire.
Products › Name	Gamewell-FCI 600 Series SmartScan Fire Alarm Control Panels
Products › Type	Home Control/Alarm Systems
Products › Category I D	1999
Products › Number Of Units	About 1,100
Recall I D	3838
Remedies › Name	Gamewell-FCI is contacting customers directly and providing a free firmware software upgrade.
Retailers › Name	Authorized distributors nationwide from October 2004 through May 2007 for between about $400 and $3,500. Authorized distributors resold and installed the control panels for commercial end users in facilities such as hotels and office buildings.
Recall Date	2007-07-27T00:00:00
Description	The software upgrade involves the Gamewell-FCI model 600 Series control panel using System Sensor compatible line cards, SmartScan. These panels are components of the Gamewell-FCI 600 Series fire alarm system. They provide the signaling line circuits and display information for the system.
Recall Number	07565
Manufacturers › Name	Gamewell-FCI, of Northford, Conn.
Consumer Contact	For additional information, contact Gamewell-FCI at (800) 633-1311 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or go to the firm's Web site at www.gamewell-fci.com
Last Publish Date	2014-05-23T00:00:00
Manufacturer Countries › Country	United States

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Recalling FirmGamewell-FCI, of Northford, Conn.

Recall Hazard Severity

Caution (Class III)

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