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Globe Fire Sprinkler Corp. Recalls Dry Fire Sprinklers: Model J Heads Can Fail to Operate During a Fire

Recalled June 12, 2007 · CPSC recall 07209 · Globe Fire Sprinkler

Recalled Dry Fire SprinklerRecalled Dry Fire Sprinkler
Hazard
The sprinkler heads can deteriorate over time and fail to operate in a fire.
Remedy
Contact Globe immediately to arrange to receive replacement sprinkler heads at a reduced cost of $9 per sprinkler head.
Units
About 300,000
Incidents / injuries
Globe has received five reports of sprinklers that failed to operate as intended during a fire. Globe has received no reports of injuries caused by sprinklers failing to operate.

Description

Model J Series dry fire sprinklers come in pendent, upright, and sidewall configurations. The name "Globe," the letter "J" and the year of manufacture (1990 though 1999) are embossed on the frame of each sprinkler. These dry sprinklers were designed to be installed in areas of buildings where the sprinklers or water supply pipes may be subject to freezing, such as unheated attics, freezers and coolers, parking garages, porches and warehouses.

What to do

Contact Globe immediately to arrange to receive replacement sprinkler heads at a reduced cost of $9 per sprinkler head.

Contact

For additional information, contact Globe at (800) 248-0278 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.globesprinkler.com and click on the "Recall" link.

Product
Globe Model J Series Dry Fire Sprinklers
Manufacturer(s)
Globe Fire Sprinkler Corp., of Standish, Mich.
Retailers
Fire protection contractors nationwide from January 1990 through December 1999 for between $27 and $36 per sprinkler head.
Made in
United States

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

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