Gamewell-FCI Recalls Fire Alarm Panels

Name of product:

Gamewell-FCI fire alarm panels (ILI-MB-E3 and ILI-S-E3)

Hazard:

When configured in a certain way, the panels can become non-responsive and connected detectors in the area can fail to detect and respond to an alarm.

Remedy:

Repair

Recall date:

March 31, 2016

Units:

About 1,000

Consumer Contact:

Gamewell-FCI at 800-274-4324 from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or online at www.gamewell-fci.com and click on "Safety Recall" for more information.

Recall Details

Description:

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.

Remedy:

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

Incidents/Injuries:

No incidents or injuries have been reported.

Sold At:

Authorized distributors from May 2015 through August 2015 for about $800.

Importer(s):

Gamewell-FCI of Northford, Conn.

Manufactured In:

U.S.

Recall number:

16-134

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