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CPSC, Fire-Lite Alarms Announce Recall of Power Supply for Alarm Systems

Reported: March 11, 2003 Initiated: March 11, 2003 #03527

Product Description

The recalled power supplies are used with notification appliance circuits that provide an audible, visual, or audio-visual combination notification to building occupants in the event of a fire. Only power supplies with a date code of 4602 or lower are included in this recall.

Reason for Recall

Fire-Lite models FCPS-24FS6 and FCPS-24FS8, and Notifier models FCPS-24S6 and FCPS-24S8 can have incomplete solder connections. The Notifier model ACPS-2406 can have an improper circuit response with low input voltage. Both of these conditions may result in a building alarm system not functioning properly.

Remedy

Building owners and maintenance personnel with Fire-Lite or Notifier power supplies should contact the Customer Service and Technical Support Center.

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
The recalled power supplies are used with notification appliance circuits that provide an audible, visual, or audio-visual combination notification to building occupants in the event of a fire. Only power supplies with a date code of 4602 or lower are included in this recall.. Recalled by Fire-Lite Alarms, Inc. of Northford, Conn.. Units affected: About 2,600.
Why was this product recalled?
Fire-Lite models FCPS-24FS6 and FCPS-24FS8, and Notifier models FCPS-24S6 and FCPS-24S8 can have incomplete solder connections. The Notifier model ACPS-2406 can have an improper circuit response with low input voltage. Both of these conditions may result in a building alarm system not functioning properly.
What should consumers do?
Building owners and maintenance personnel with Fire-Lite or Notifier power supplies should contact the Customer Service and Technical Support Center.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the CPSC on March 11, 2003. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: 03527.