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Field Bulletin

Field Bulletin

Field Bulletin

Field Bulletin

Date:  8-21-01

merit industries, inc.

Issue:

Manufacturer defect in security keys.

Games affected:

Games with keys that have the date code 0106

Symptoms:

There are a variety of key-related failures that could appear
as a result of this manufacturer defect.

Cause:

The manufacturer of the keys, Dallas Semiconductor, has
identified a bad production run of keys.  These keys were
manufactured with integrated circuit chips that had
contamination in the chip substrate.  Over time, this
contamination would have an adverse effect on the
performance of the key.

Solution:

Distributors should contact Merit Customer Service at 1-800-
445-9353 or 215-639-4700 to make arrangements to return
any defective security keys and receive replacements.

BOTTOM OF SECURITY KEY

LOCATION OF

THE DATE CODE

0106