CPSCGeneral Alert
Gamewell-FCI Recalls to Upgrade Software Used with Fire Alarm System Control Pan...
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 |