Honeywell International Recalls SWIFT® Wireless Gateway Sold with Fire Alarm Systems Due To Failure to Communicate in Fire
CPSC Recall1 injuries · 2017-05-12 · 17151
Hazards
The smoke detectors connected to the gateway can fail to activate properly when significant environmental contaminants are present, posing a risk that consumers will not be alerted to a fire.
Recall
Number
17151
Date
2017-05-12
Injuries reported
1
Products
Names
SWIFT wireless gateway sold with fire alarm systems
Remedies
Options
Repair
Companies
Manufacturer(s)
Honeywell International Inc., of Northford, Conn.
Retailer(s)
Honeywell distributors nationwide between October 2014 and December 2016 for about $440 for the fire alarm system.
Country of manufacture
United States
Description
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