CPSC, Central Sprinkler Company Update Voluntary Recall To Replace O-Ring Fire Sprinklers
CPSC Recall1 injuries · 2003-05-28 · 03133
Hazards
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.
Recall
Number
03133
Date
2003-05-28
Injuries reported
1
Products
Names
Central fire sprinklers with O-ring seals
Companies
Manufacturer(s)
Central Sprinkler Company, an affiliate of Tyco Fire Products LP, of Lansdale, Pa.; Gem Sprinkler Company; Star Sprinkler Inc.
Country of manufacture
United States
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.