Recall #11-702 · Published October 5, 2010

Fire Alarm Control Panel

Fire Alarm Control Panels Recalled by Fire-Lite Alarms Due to Alert Failure

CPSC published a recall notice for Fire Alarm Control Panel from Fire-Lite Alarms on October 5, 2010. CPSC identifies this hazard: The recalled fire alarm control panels used with an SLC-2LS expander module can fail to sound an alarm in the event of a fire. The official remedy states: Building managers should contact Fire-Lite Alarms for a free software upgrade. Fire-Lite Alarms is contacting its customers directly.

Fire Alarm Control Panel
Image: CPSC recall notice

What to check on the product label

Compare the model on your label, then check any serial numbers, date codes, and exclusions in the notice. A model match alone does not confirm that your unit is included.

Additional identifying details

The words "Fire-Lite Alarms by Honeywell" and the model number are located on the front of the fire alarm control panel.

Which products are included?

This recall involves the Fire-Lite model MS-9600LS Series control panel that uses the SLC-2LS Expander Module. The following control panel model numbers included in this recall are: MS-9600LS, MS-9600LSC, MS-9600LSE, MS-9600UDLS, MS-9600UDLSE, UNIMODE9600LS and UNIMODE9600UDLS. The control panel is the main portion of the fire alarm system. The software in the expander module tells the system to sound an alarm and flash warning lights. The words "Fire-Lite Alarms by Honeywell" and the model number are located on the front of the fire alarm control panel.

Confirm these details on the official CPSC notice

Why it was recalled

The recalled fire alarm control panels used with an SLC-2LS expander module can fail to sound an alarm in the event of a fire.

Incidents and injuries

None reported.

Official remedy

Building managers should contact Fire-Lite Alarms for a free software upgrade. Fire-Lite Alarms is contacting its customers directly.

Remedy type: New Instructions

Product and sales details

Brand
Fire-Lite Alarms
Manufacturer
Fire-Lite Alarms of Northford, Conn.
Product type
Smoke alarms
Recall number
11-702
Units
About 530
Manufactured in
United States
Sold at / sales period
Authorized wholesalers and distributors nationwide from October 2008 through March 2010 for between about $875 for the expander module and $2,285 for the control panel. These distributors resold and/or installed the control panels and modules for use in commercial facilities such as office buildings.

Fire Alarm Control Panel

CPSC product type: Fire or Smoke Alarms

Recall contact information

For additional information, contact the Fire-Lite Alarms' technical service department at (800) 627-3473 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or visit the firm's website at www.firelite.com

Verify phone numbers, hours, and websites on the current CPSC notice before contacting the firm.

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Selected by shared brand or household-product category.

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