Gamewell-FCI · Recalled
Gamewell-FCI Recalls to Upgrade Software Used with Fire Alarm System Control Boards
Incoming and outgoing messages to and from the control board can interfere with each other, preventing it from sending a message to the command center in the event of fire.
- Units
- About 700
- Reports
- 1
- Injuries
- —
- Deaths
- 0
- Price
- —
- Remedy
- See notice
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Affected
The software upgrade involves Gamewell-FCI model ILI-MB-E3 and ILI-S-E3 loop control boards. These boards are components of the Gamewell-FCI E3 Series fire alarm system. They provide the signaling line circuits and display information for the system.
The file
- Sold at
- Authorized distributors nationwide from October 2005 through September 2006. Authorized distributors resell and install loop control boards for commercial end users in facilities such as hotels and office buildings.
- Product type
- Home Control/Alarm Systems
- Made in
- United States
- Recalled by
- Gamewell-FCI, of Northford, Conn.
Incident log
Gamewell-FCI has received one report of failed communications during an electrical short that was not due to a fire. There have been no reports of property damage or injury.
What the notice says to do
Gamewell-FCI is contacting customers directly and is providing a free firmware software upgrade.
For more information, contact Gamewell-FCI at (800) 633-1311 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit their distributor's Web site at www.gamewell-fci.com
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 JAN 31 2007; last revised MAY 23 2014.