Name of Product: Gamewell-FCI 7100 Series Fire Alarm Control Panel
Units: About 3,000
Manufacturer: Gamewell-FCI, of Northford, Conn.
Hazard: The sounder on the panel’s main circuit board can fail to alert when there is a malfunction.
Incidents/Injuries: No injuries or incidents have been reported.
Description: This recall involves Gamewell-FCI 7100 Series fire alarm control panels. The panels provide control, display and annunciation information. The series includes the following model numbers:
| Model No. | Description |
|---|---|
| 1100-1312 | BK-7100-2D Basic Systems Kit, With DACT, 2 SLC |
| 1100-1314 | BK-7100-2D-240V Bas. Sys. Kit, w/DACT, 2 SLC, 240 VAC |
| 1100-1352 | 7100 Series Basic Systems Module, With DACT, 1 SLC |
| 1100-1237 | 7100-1 Addressable FACP w/DACT, 1 SLC with cabinet |
| 1100-1311 | BK-7100-2 Basic Systems Kit, 2 SLC |
| 1100-1313 | BK-7100-2-240V Basic Systems Kit, 2 SLC, 240 VAC |
| 1100-1351 | 7100 Series Basic Systems Module, 1 SLC |
| 1100-1238 | 7100-1 Addressable System, 1 SLC with cabinet |
Sold by: Authorized distributors to commercial end users in facilities such as hotels and office buildings nationwide from May 2007 through November 2007 for between $900 and $1,800.
Manufactured in: United States
Remedy: Gamewell-FCI is contacting customers directly and is providing a free repair kit. In the event of sounder failure during an alarm, the various other audible and visual indicators will notify occupants of an alarm condition.
Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Gamewell-FCI at (800) 274-4324 between 8 a.m. and 6 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the company’s Web site at www.gamewell-fci.com
