Audio Evacuation Unit (Fire Control) – System Malfunction (2003)
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According to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC)
Product
Audio Evacuation Unit
Brand
Fire Control Instruments, of Westwood, Mass.
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
Not specified in CPSC notice. Check official source for details.
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Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Fire Control Instruments, of Westwood, Mass. is recalling Audio Evacuation Unit. The hazard is: The AEU can enter a "sleep" mode, where it does not communicate with the system. When this occurs, a. Based on CPSC recall notice.
Summary derived from CPSC notice
The following details were not provided by CPSC: UPC codes.
Reason for Recall
As stated by CPSC
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.
Reported concern (CPSC)
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.
Recommended Action
Per CPSC guidance
FCI will provide a new software chip set for each FireVac System, at no charge.
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View official CPSC recall noticePage updated: Jan 6, 2026
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