"Was Audio Evacuation Unit recalled?"

Q: "Was Audio Evacuation Unit recalled?"

"Yes. CPSC recall #04507 was issued on 2003-10-30. 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."

CPSC, Fire Control Instruments Announce Recall for Audio Evacuation Units

Source: CPSC Recall #04507

Recall Date

2003-10-30

Manufacturer

Fire Control Instruments, of Westwood, Mass.

Units Affected

276

Products Involved

Audio Evacuation Unit

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.

Remedy

FCI will provide a new software chip set for each FireVac System, at no charge.

Reported Injuries

FCI has received seven reports of AEUs unexpectedly entering a "sleep" mode. No injuries have been reported.

Sold At

To FCI distributors nationwide, from January 1998 through April 11, 2003, for a list price of $825.

Manufactured In

United States

Full Recall Description

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.

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Data source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) via SaferProducts.gov.

For the most current recall information, check directly with CPSC or the manufacturer.

Last verified: 2026-03-28