CPSC, Central Sprinkler Company Update Voluntary Recall To Replace O-Ring Fire Sprinklers

Recalled May 28, 2003 · CPSC recall 03133 · Central Sprinkler Company Update

Typical "Wet" Sprinkler, which are installed in piping that is filled with water

Typical "Dry" Sprinkler, which are used in areas that may be exposed to very cold temperatures and the exposed piping does not contain water

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.

Remedy

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.

Units

35 million

Incidents / injuries

None reported.

Description

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.

What to do

Contact

For more information on how to identify sprinklers subject to this program and to learn how to participate in this program, call the Notice Packet Request Line at 1-800-871-3492 24 hours a day, 7 days a week or access the program's website at www.SprinklerReplacement.com

Product

Central fire sprinklers with O-ring seals

Manufacturer(s)

Central Sprinkler Company, an affiliate of Tyco Fire Products LP, of Lansdale, Pa. · Gem Sprinkler Company · Star Sprinkler Inc.

Made in

United States

Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Official recall notice on cpsc.gov →