Fire Control Instruments · Recalled
CPSC, Fire Control Instruments Announce Recall for Audio Evacuation Units
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.
- Units
- 276
- Reports
- 7
- Injuries
- —
- Deaths
- 0
- Price
- $825
- Remedy
- See notice
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Affected
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.
The file
- Sold at
- To FCI distributors nationwide, from January 1998 through April 11, 2003, for a list price of $825.
- Product type
- Fire Warning Systems
- Made in
- United States
- Recalled by
- Fire Control Instruments, of Westwood, Mass.
Incident log
FCI has received seven reports of AEUs unexpectedly entering a "sleep" mode. No injuries have been reported.
What the notice says to do
FCI will provide a new software chip set for each FireVac System, at no charge.
Distributors who do not receive the new software chip set or who have additional questions should contact their customer service representative at (800) 633-1311 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET, Monday through Friday.
Recall notice published by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. This site is independent: always confirm on the official notice before acting.
Notice first dated OCT 30 2003; last revised MAR 24 2025.