Gamewell-FCI Recalls Fire Alarm Panels Due to Failure to Alert of a Fire, Smoke or CO
Fire Alarm Panel
Gamewell-FCI fire alarm panels (ILI-MB-E3 and ILI-S-E3)
Recall Date: March 31st, 2016 Type: Fire or Smoke Alarms Units: About 1,000 Hazards:
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. Remedies:
Repair
Consumers should immediately contact the distributor to obtain the free repair, a firmware upgrade.
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.
Images:
Fire Alarm Panel
ILI-MB-E3-KINETIS Panel
ILI-S-E3-KINETIS Panel
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.
Injuries:
No incidents or injuries have been reported.
Retailers:
Authorized distributors from May 2015 through August 2015 for about $800.