CPSC, Central Sprinkler Company Update Voluntary Recall
CPSC, Central Sprinkler Company Update Voluntary Recall To Replace O-Ring Fire Sprinklers
Why was CPSC, Central Sprinkler Company Update Voluntary Recall recalled?
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.
What should I do if I have this product?
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. 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
What to do with a recalled product: refunds, receipts, safe disposal and how to report a problem.
Is my product affected?
Compare the item in your hand with every identifier below from the official CPSC record. Only products that match the listed product and identifiers are part of this recall.
- Product
- Central fire sprinklers with O-ring seals
- Company
- Central Sprinkler Company, an affiliate of Tyco Fire Products LP, of Lansdale, Pa., Gem Sprinkler Company, Star Sprinkler Inc.
- Quantity
- 35 million
- Recall date
- May 28, 2003
- Incidents / injuries
- None reported.
- Agency
- CPSC
Product 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.