CPSC, Fire Control Instruments Announce Recall for Audio Evacuation Units
⚠ Critical Alert — Stop Using Immediately
This product has been flagged with severe risks (fire or burn). Stop using it now and contact the brand or CPSC for a refund, repair, or replacement.
CPSC Recall Notice
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-2706.
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.
Corrective Action (per CPSC)
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-2706.
FCI will provide a new software chip set for each FireVac System, at no charge.
✅ What you should do
- Stop using the product if you own it.
- Check the model number, lot code, or sell-by date against the recall notice above.
- Contact To Fci Distributors Nationwide, From January 1998 Through April 11, 2003, For A List Price Of $825. or the retailer where you bought it for a refund, replacement, or repair.
- For the most current official instructions, visit the CPSC recall page.
- If you've been hurt by this product, report the incident to CPSC.
Consumer Contact (per CPSC)
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-2706.
Distributors who do not receive the new software chip set or who have additional questions should contact their customer service representative at (800) 633-1311 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET, Monday through Friday.
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To Fci Distributors Nationwide, From January 1998 Through April 11, 2003, For A List Price Of $825. Recall FAQ
To Fci Distributors Nationwide, From January 1998 Through April 11, 2003, For A List Price Of $825. is the subject of a consumer products recall: CPSC, Fire Control Instruments Announce Recall for Audio Evacuation Units. The notice was published on October 30, 2003 by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). Approximately 276 units are potentially affected.