CPSC Recall in 2017: Honeywell International Recalls SWIFT® Wireless Gateway Sold with Fire Alarm Systems Due To Failure to Communicate in Fire
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This recall involves the SWIFT wireless gateway sold with fire alarm systems. The gateways are round, white and measure eight inches in diameter. The gateways are the bridge between the fire alarm control panel and the detectors. These systems are used primarily for indoor or covered areas in commercial buildings, such as in office buildings, hotels, industrial facilities, and apartment complexes. The model number and date codes are printed on the back of the gateway on a white label on the circuit board. The gateways have the following brand names, model numbers and date codes. BrandModelDate Code RangeNOTIFIERFWSG 10 13 14 through 12 15 16 Fire-LiteW-GATEGamewell-FCIVW-GATEHoneywellXLS-WSGJohnson ControlsJFWSG
The smoke detectors connected to the gateway can fail to activate properly when significant environmental contaminants are present, posing a risk that consumers will not be alerted to a fire.
Repair
None reported
Honeywell distributors nationwide between October 2014 and December 2016 for about $440 for the fire alarm system.
United States