Honeywell International Recalls SWIFT® Wireless Gateway Sold with Fire Alarm Systems Due To Failure to Communicate in Fire

Active Recall Announced May 12, 2017 CPSC #17151

Quick answer

Honeywell International Recalls SWIFT® Wireless Gateway Sold with Fire Alarm Systems Due To Failure to Communicate in Fire is CPSC recall #17151, announced on May 12, 2017. The CPSC cites the following hazard: This recall involves the SWIFT wireless gateway sold with fire alarm systems. The gateways are round, white and measure eight inches in diameter. The gateways are the bridge between the fire alarm control panel and the detectors. These systems are used primarily for indoor or covered areas in commercial buildings, such as in office buildings, hotels, industrial facilities, and apartment complexes. The model number and date codes are printed on the back of the gateway on a white label on the circuit board. The gateways have the following brand names, model numbers and date codes. Brand Model Date Code Range NOTIFIER FWSG 10 13 14 through 12 15 16 Fire-Lite W-GATE Gamewell-FCI VW-GATE Honeywell XLS-WSG Johnson Controls JFWSG The remedy is contact honeywell for an update of the firmware on the swift wireless gateway(s) installed on the system. commercial building customers should continue using the recalled detectors until the firmware is updated.. Affected brand: Honeywell International Inc..

Hazard

This recall involves the SWIFT wireless gateway sold with fire alarm systems. The gateways are round, white and measure eight inches in diameter. The gateways are the bridge between the fire alarm control panel and the detectors. These systems are used primarily for indoor or covered areas in commercial buildings, such as in office buildings, hotels, industrial facilities, and apartment complexes. The model number and date codes are printed on the back of the gateway on a white label on the circuit board. The gateways have the following brand names, model numbers and date codes. Brand Model Date Code Range NOTIFIER FWSG 10 13 14 through 12 15 16 Fire-Lite W-GATE Gamewell-FCI VW-GATE Honeywell XLS-WSG Johnson Controls JFWSG

Affected products

SWIFT wireless gateway sold with fire alarm systems

Recalled brands

Honeywell International Inc.

Remedy

Contact Honeywell for an update of the firmware on the SWIFT wireless gateway(s) installed on the system. Commercial building customers should continue using the recalled detectors until the firmware is updated.

Recall date

May 12, 2017

Categories

SWIFT wireless gateway sold with fire alarm systems

Frequently asked questions

What is CPSC recall #17151?

CPSC recall #17151 covers Honeywell International Recalls SWIFT® Wireless Gateway Sold with Fire Alarm Systems Due To Failure to Communicate in Fire, announced by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission on May 12, 2017. The CPSC cites the following hazard: This recall involves the SWIFT wireless gateway sold with fire alarm systems. The gateways are round, white and measure eight inches in diameter. The gateways are the bridge between the fire alarm control panel and the detectors. These systems are used primarily for indoor or covered areas in commercial buildings, such as in office buildings, hotels, industrial facilities, and apartment complexes. The model number and date codes are printed on the back of the gateway on a white label on the circuit board. The gateways have the following brand names, model numbers and date codes. Brand Model Date Code Range NOTIFIER FWSG 10 13 14 through 12 15 16 Fire-Lite W-GATE Gamewell-FCI VW-GATE Honeywell XLS-WSG Johnson Controls JFWSG

What is the remedy for recall #17151?

The CPSC remedy for recall #17151 is contact honeywell for an update of the firmware on the swift wireless gateway(s) installed on the system. commercial building customers should continue using the recalled detectors until the firmware is updated.. 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 Honeywell International Recalls SWIFT® Wireless Gateway Sold with Fire Alarm Systems Due To Failure to Communicate in Fire 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/2017/Honeywell-International-Recalls-SWIFT-Wireless-Gateway-Sold-with-Fire-Alarm-Systems. RecallDocket links to it from this page.

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