CPSCRecalled May 28, 2003 · #03133
CPSC, Central Sprinkler Company Update Voluntary Recall To Replace O-Ring Fire Sprinklers
Hazard
These sprinkler heads can corrode or minerals, salts and other contaminants in water can affect the rubber O-ring seals. These factors could cause the sprinkler heads not to activate in a fire.
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The company is replacing 35 million Central fire sprinklers that have O-ring seals. The program also includes a limited number of O-ring models sold by Gem Sprinkler Company and Star Sprinkler, Inc. totaling about 167,000 sprinkler heads.
Product details
- Product
- Central fire sprinklers with O-ring seals
- Type
- Sprinklers (Fire)
- Manufacturer
- Central Sprinkler Company, an affiliate of Tyco Fire Products LP, of Lansdale, Pa. | Gem Sprinkler Company | Star Sprinkler Inc.
- Model numbers
- —
- UPCs
- —
- Made in
- United States
What you should do
Central is providing free of charge replacement sprinkler heads and the labor needed to replace the sprinklers. As before, Central will arrange for the installation by using either its own Central Field Service crews or by contracting with professional sprinkler contractors.