# CPSC Warns Consumers to Replace Star ME-1 Dry Fire Sprinklers Made by Sprinkler Corporation of Milwaukee -- Administrative Lawsuit Settled, Firm Financially Unable to Conduct Recall --
> **CPSC recall** · 2003-04-25 · 03117 · 1 injuries reported
## Recall
- **Number:** 03117
- **Date:** 2003-04-25
- **Injuries reported:** 1
## Products

Star ME-1 dry fire sprinklers

## 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.

## Manufacturer(s)

Sprinkler Corporation of Milwaukee, Inc. (SCM), formerly known as Star Sprinkler Corporation

## 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.

## Country of manufacture

United Stateso

## Description

SCM'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 1983 and ending with 1995. 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.

## Source
- [CPSC recall page](https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2003/CPSC-Warns-Consumers-to-Replace-Star-ME-1-Dry-Fire-Sprinklers-Made-by-Sprinkler-Corporation-of-Milwaukee----Administrative-Lawsuit-Settled-Firm-Financially-Unable-to-Conduct-Recall-----)
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