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OtherOctober 30, 2003CPSC #04508

CPSC, Notifier Announce Recall for Fire Alarm Panels

Product
Fire Warning Systems
Units affected
6,000
Remedy
contact manufacturer

What was recalled

The fire alarm control panel includes the central processing unit (CPU-2020 and CPU-2) and Display Interface Assembly (DIA-2020 and DIA-2) components of Notifier model AM2020 and AFP1010 fire alarm control panels with date codes from 0100 to 2003 and firmware version 3.0 and 3.01. The date codes appear on the back outer edge of the PC boards.

Hazard

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.

Injuries

Notifier has received eight reports of trouble signals alarming. In each case the problem was identified and corrected. No injuries have been reported.

Made in

United States

Where it was sold

  • Notifier distributors nationwide, from January 2000 through May 2002. The list price for the CPU and DIA combination for the model AM2020 is about $6,400, and the list price for the CPU and DIA combination for the model AFP1010 is about $3,370.

Photos

Recalled CPU and DIA components of Notifier fire alarm control panels
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