CPSC, Fire Control Instruments Announce Recall for Audio Evacuation Units
CPSC Recall1 injuries · 2003-10-30 · 04507
Hazards
The AEU can enter a "sleep" mode, where it does not communicate with the system. When this occurs, audible evacuation signals associated with the failed AEU will not operate and building occupants may not be warned of an emergency.
Recall
Number
04507
Date
2003-10-30
Injuries reported
1
Products
Names
Audio Evacuation Unit
Companies
Manufacturer(s)
Fire Control Instruments, of Westwood, Mass.
Retailer(s)
To FCI distributors nationwide, from January 1998 through April 11, 2003, for a list price of $825.
Country of manufacture
United States
Description
All FCI AEUs (part number 1100-1171) manufactured prior to April 12, 2003. These AEUs are used in FireVac 7200 System Control Units. A label in the left center of the circuit board reads "FCI 7200" and "AEU." All V5 versions below V5.2-008 and V6 versions below V6.0.14 are included in the recall.