The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·14711·Announced 2014-01-16

Bosch Recalls Fire Alarm Control Panels Due to Alarm Failure Risk

Bosch Security Systems is recalling approximately 2,000 GV4 Fire Alarm Control Panels because a specific module may prevent audible or visual alarms from sounding during a fire.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a fire safety device that may fail to activate during a fire, creating a significant risk of harm, but no injuries or illnesses have been reported, which aligns with the 'High' severity criteria for risk-of-harm products without reported injury.

Plain-English summary

Bosch Security Systems Inc. is recalling approximately 2,000 GV4 Fire Alarm Control Panels. The recall involves G-series panels with model numbers ending in GV4 (specifically D9412GV4, D7412GV4, or D7212GV4) that use D192G Notification Appliance Circuit (NAC) modules. These panels were professionally installed in residences and commercial facilities nationwide between January 2012 and December 2012.

The D192G NAC module is designed to monitor circuit connections and signal when alarms are not operational. However, the module can cause the panels to fail to activate an audible or visual alarm in the event of a fire. No injuries have been reported in connection with this recall.

Consumers who have a recalled GV4 control panel with a D192G NAC module should contact Bosch or their certified professional installer for a free repair. Bosch has contacted its distributors and installers and provided a service bulletin detailing how to correct the problem. For more information, consumers can contact Bosch Security Systems Inc. at (800) 289-0096 or visit www.boschsecurity.us.

The recalled product

Product
Bosch GV4 Fire Alarm Control Panels
Manufacturer
Bosch Security Systems Inc., of Fairport, N.Y.
Category
Consumer Product — Fire Safety Equipment
Hazard
Affected units
2,000

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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