Gamewell-FCI Recalls Fire Alarm Panels Due to Failure to Alert of a Fire, Smoke or CO

Active Recall Announced March 31, 2016 CPSC #16134

Quick answer

Gamewell-FCI Recalls Fire Alarm Panels Due to Failure to Alert of a Fire, Smoke or CO is CPSC recall #16134, announced on March 31, 2016. The CPSC cites the following hazard: 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. The remedy is consumers should immediately contact the distributor to obtain the free repair, a firmware upgrade.. Affected brand: Gamewell-FCI of Northford, Conn..

Hazard

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)

Recalled brands

Gamewell-FCI of Northford, Conn.

Remedy

Consumers should immediately contact the distributor to obtain the free repair, a firmware upgrade.

Recall date

March 31, 2016

Categories

Fire or Smoke Alarms

Frequently asked questions

What is CPSC recall #16134?

CPSC recall #16134 covers Gamewell-FCI Recalls Fire Alarm Panels Due to Failure to Alert of a Fire, Smoke or CO, announced by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission on March 31, 2016. The CPSC cites the following hazard: 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.

What is the remedy for recall #16134?

The CPSC remedy for recall #16134 is consumers should immediately contact the distributor to obtain the free repair, a firmware upgrade.. Consumers should stop using the product and follow the instructions in the official CPSC notice.

I sell this product on Shopify. What do I need to do?

If you sell Gamewell-FCI Recalls Fire Alarm Panels Due to Failure to Alert of a Fire, Smoke or CO on Shopify, stop selling the affected units immediately, notify customers who purchased them, and consider whether you have a Section 15(b) reporting obligation to the CPSC. RecallDocket helps Shopify merchants identify affected SKUs and prepare the required safety report.

Where is the official CPSC notice for this recall?

The primary source is the official CPSC notice at https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2016/Gamewell-FCI-Recalls-Fire-Alarm-Panels. RecallDocket links to it from this page.

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