Gamewell-FCI Recalls to Upgrade Software Used with Fire Alarm System Control Boards

Incoming and outgoing messages to and from the control board can interfere with each other, preventing it from sending a message to the command center in the event of fire.

Recall #: 07526
Affected scope: About 700

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Gamewell-FCI, of Northford, Conn. recalled The software upgrade involves Gamewell-FCI model ILI-MB-E3 and ILI-S-E3 loop control boar….

Gamewell-FCI Recalls to Upgrade Software Used with Fire Alarm System Control Boards was recalled by Gamewell-FCI, of Northford, Conn. in January 31, 2007. Reason: Incoming and outgoing messages to and from the control board can interfere with each other, preventing it fro…. Remedy: Gamewell-FCI is contacting customers directly and is providing a free firmware software u…. Verify recall #07526 with the CPSC before acting.

The recall

Gamewell-FCI, of Northford, Conn. issued this CPSC recall-Incoming and outgoing messages to and from the control board can interfere with each other, preventing it fro….

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agency class: January 31, 2007
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Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #07526 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.

Recall Insight

This recall's affected scope, documented in the Recall Profile below, stays within a single-region or limited-distribution footprint. Distribution information was not included in the agency filing, so consumers should assume broad potential exposure until the firm publishes point-of-sale details. Consumers holding this product should act on the agency's documented remedy above rather than relying on general guidance.

Within the same product category the archive holds 6 closely related recalls, 6 from CPSC - clustering in a narrow category often points to a systemic quality-control or supplier issue rather than a one-off defect. Always verify the recall number against the official agency record before acting.

Product description

The software upgrade involves Gamewell-FCI model ILI-MB-E3 and ILI-S-E3 loop control boards. These boards are components of the Gamewell-FCI E3 Series fire alarm system. They provide the signaling line circuits and display information for the system.

Reason for recall

Incoming and outgoing messages to and from the control board can interfere with each other, preventing it from sending a message to the command center in the event of fire.

Remedy, what to do

Gamewell-FCI is contacting customers directly and is providing a free firmware software upgrade.

Recall Profile

Structured summary of the CPSC recall record
Attribute	Value
Agency	U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Severity class	Not classified by agency
Status	Active
Recall number	07526
Date reported	January 31, 2007
Date initiated	January 31, 2007
Recalling firm	Gamewell-FCI, of Northford, Conn.
Affected scope	About 700
Distribution	Not disclosed
Official source	CPSC notice →

Profile values are sourced directly from the official CPSC enforcement record. Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.

What to do with this recall

Gamewell-FCI is contacting customers directly and is providing a free firmware software upgrade.

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What product was recalled? ▼

Why was this product recalled? ▼

Incoming and outgoing messages to and from the control board can interfere with each other, preventing it from sending a message to the command center in the event of fire.

What should consumers do? ▼

Gamewell-FCI is contacting customers directly and is providing a free firmware software upgrade.

Which agency issued this recall? ▼

This recall was issued by the CPSC on January 31, 2007. CPSC does not publish a hazard classification for this recall. Recall number: 07526.

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Report injuries to the issuing agency: CPSC at SaferProducts.gov, NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem, or FDA via MedWatch. Document the product (photos, model/serial numbers, purchase receipts) and seek medical attention. Injury reports help agencies track hazard patterns and may strengthen enforcement actions.

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