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Gamewell-FCI Recalls to Upgrade Software Used with Fire Alarm System Control Boards

Recall 07-526 · January 31, 2007 · Gamewell-FCI

What to doGamewell-FCI is contacting customers directly and is providing a free firmware software upgrade.

Read the official CPSC notice

Recall at a glance

Recall number
07-526 (CPSC)
Recall date
January 31, 2007
Brand
Gamewell-FCI
Category
Smoke alarms and home safety
Products
Gamewell-FCI Electronic Control Boards by Honeywell
Hazard
Fire and burn hazard
Hazard type
Fire and burn
Units
About 700
Made in
United States
Last updated by CPSC
May 23, 2014

What was recalled

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.

Is my product affected?

Compare your product with the details below, including model numbers where listed.

  • Gamewell-FCI Electronic Control Boards by Honeywell · About 700 units

Photos from the recall notice

Control Board Using Recalled Software
Control Board Using Recalled Software

Where it was sold

Companies named in the notice: 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.; Gamewell-FCI, of Northford, Conn..

Injuries or incidents reported

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.

Consumer contact

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 history and context

Gamewell-FCI appears in 4 CPSC recalls on record. See all Gamewell-FCI recalls.

Since 2019 CPSC has recorded 20 recalls in the smoke alarms and home safety category, 4 recalls of them in the past 12 months.

Frequently asked questions

What was recalled?

Gamewell-FCI Electronic Control Boards by Honeywell (About 700 units). The software upgrade involves Gamewell-FCI model ILI-MB-E3 and ILI-S-E3 loop control boards.

Why was it recalled?

CPSC lists the reason as: Fire and burn hazard.

What should I do if I own one?

Gamewell-FCI is contacting customers directly and is providing a free firmware software upgrade.

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