CPSC recall · Reported February 15, 2012
Fire Control Panels Recalled by Bosch Security Systems Corp. Due to Alarm Failure Posing a Fire Hazard
On all systems, when the alarm verification feature of the system is turned on, the control panel can fail to sound an alarm if a fire occurs. In addition, on systems with 50 or m…
Bosch Security Systems, Inc., of Fairport, N.y. recalled The Bosch-branded fire alarm panel is locking red wall box with dimensions 22.7" high by ….
Fire Control Panels Recalled by Bosch Security Systems Corp. Due to Alarm Failure Posing … was recalled by Bosch Security Systems, Inc., of Fairport, N.y. in February 15, 2012. Reason: On all systems, when the alarm verification feature of the system is turned on, the control panel can fail to…. Remedy: All distributors and installers are being sent two technical bulletins. One provides inst…. Verify recall #12721 with the CPSC before acting.
The recall
Bosch Security Systems, Inc., of Fairport, N.y. issued this CPSC recall-On all systems, when the alarm verification feature of the system is turned on, the control panel can fail to….
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- agency class
- February 15, 2012
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Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #12721 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.
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Product description
The Bosch-branded fire alarm panel is locking red wall box with dimensions 22.7" high by 14.5" wide by 4.3" deep. The status, date and time can be seen through a glass screen on the panel door. The word "BOSCH" is printed on the right corner of the panel and the model number "FPA-1000-UL" is printed on the bottom left below the glass screen. The alarm panels featured software versions 1.10, 1.11 and 1.12, which can be determined by installers. They were designed to be used in small to medium-sized facilities in both public and residential buildings.
Reason for recall
On all systems, when the alarm verification feature of the system is turned on, the control panel can fail to sound an alarm if a fire occurs. In addition, on systems with 50 or more reporting stations, a delay in sounding an alarm and reporting a fire may occur if the loop for the alarm system is broken.
Remedy, what to do
All distributors and installers are being sent two technical bulletins. One provides instructions for how to implement a software change that will correct the verification feature. The second contains instructions for how to handle warnings from affected systems with 50 or more stations. Those who have not received the bulletins should contact Bosch.
Recall Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
| Severity class | Not classified by agency |
| Status | Active |
| Recall number | 12721 |
| Date reported | February 15, 2012 |
| Date initiated | February 15, 2012 |
| Recalling firm | Bosch Security Systems, Inc., of Fairport, N.y. |
| Affected scope | About 330 |
| 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
All distributors and installers are being sent two technical bulletins. One provides instructions for how to implement a software…
- Check the recall number (12721) and product description against the item you own. Search the archive
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- Follow the documented remedy (refund, replacement, repair, or disposal) rather than general advice. What to do next
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