CPSC, American Household Inc., (Formerly Sunbeam Corp.) Announce Recall of Star ME-1 Dry Fire Sprinklers, Administrative Lawsuit Settlement
CPSC Recall1 injuries · 2003-04-25 · 03116
Hazards
These sprinklers are defective and are likely to fail to operate in a fire, thereby exposing consumers to the risk of death or serious injury.
Recall
Number
03116
Date
2003-04-25
Injuries reported
1
Products
Names
Star ME-1 dry fire sprinklers
Companies
Manufacturer(s)
Chemetron Corporation, an inactive subsidiary of AHI, of Boca Raton, Fla.
Retailer(s)
These sprinklers were typically installed in areas of buildings where the sprinklers or water supply pipes may be subject to freezing. Examples of such areas include unheated attics, freezers and coolers, porches, and parking garages. The types of facilities in which the sprinklers were installed include nursing homes, convalescent and long-term care facilities, supermarkets and other stores, warehouses, hospitals, and office buildings.
Distributor(s)
American Household Inc. (AHI), formerly known as Sunbeam Corporation, of Boca Raton, Fla.
Country of manufacture
United Stateso
Description
Chemetron's Star ME-1 sprinklers have the following information molded onto the sprinkler: the name "Star," the designation "ME-1," and the year of manufacture, starting with 1977 and ending with 1982. These sprinklers were typically installed in areas of buildings where the sprinklers or water supply pipes may be subject to freezing. Examples of such areas include unheated attics, freezers and coolers, porches and parking garages. The types of facilities in which the sprinklers were installed include nursing homes, convalescent and long-term care facilities, supermarkets and other stores, warehouses, hospitals and office buildings.