SWIFT Wireless Gateway (Honeywell) – Fire Alarm Failure (2017)
Hazard assessment based on recall description.
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Check Your Product
According to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC)
Product
SWIFT wireless gateway sold with fire alarm systems
Brand
Honeywell International Inc., of Northford, Conn.
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
Honeywell International Inc., of Northford, Conn. is recalling SWIFT wireless gateway sold with fire alarm systems. The hazard is: The smoke detectors connected to the gateway can fail to activate properly when significant environm. 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
This recall involves the SWIFT wireless gateway sold with fire alarm systems. The gateways are round, white and measure eight inches in diameter. The gateways are the bridge between the fire alarm control panel and the detectors. These systems are used primarily for indoor or covered areas in commercial buildings, such as in office buildings, hotels, industrial facilities, and apartment complexes. The model number and date codes are printed on the back of the gateway on a white label on the circuit board. The gateways have the following brand names, model numbers and date codes. Brand Model Date Code Range NOTIFIER FWSG 10 13 14 through 12 15 16 Fire-Lite W-GATE Gamewell-FCI VW-GATE Honeywell XLS-WSG Johnson Controls JFWSG
Reported concern (CPSC)
The smoke detectors connected to the gateway can fail to activate properly when significant environmental contaminants are present, posing a risk that consumers will not be alerted to a fire.
Recommended Action
Per CPSC guidance
Contact Honeywell for an update of the firmware on the SWIFT wireless gateway(s) installed on the system. Commercial building customers should continue using the recalled detectors until the firmware is updated.
Verify this information on the official source
For complete details and official instructions, check the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) directly.
View official CPSC recall noticePage updated: Jan 6, 2026