Gems Sensors Pressure Transducers Used in Fire Pump recall: Failure in a Fire
Gems Sensors Recalls Pressure Transducers Used in Fire Pump Controllers Due to Risk of Failure in a Fire
Why was Gems Sensors Pressure Transducers Used in Fire Pump recalled?
The transducer can fail to accurately detect water pressure in a fire suppression sprinkler system. This could cause the sprinkler system to fail to activate and pump water to the sprinklers in the event of a fire.
What should I do if I have this product?
Contact Gems to receive enhanced twice monthly inspection instructions and information about a free replacement transducer, when warranted. End-users who use the 3100 Pressure Transducer in other applications in which water pressure is measured should contact Gems to determine if their units are affected. Contact: For additional information, call the company toll-free at (855) 877-9666, between 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. ET, Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's website at http://www.gemssensors.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
- Gems 3100 Pressure Detectors/Transducers
- Company
- Gems Sensors Inc., of Plainville, Conn.
- Quantity
- About 25,000
- Sold at
- Gems sold the recalled 3100 Pressure Transducers directly to end-users and through distributors from January 2006 through February 2012 for about $250.
- Recall date
- April 24, 2012
- Incidents / injuries
- None.
- Agency
- CPSC
Product description
The Gems 3100 Pressure Transducer is used to detect pressure in a range of applications, including the detection of water pressure as part of a fire pump controller in a fire suppression sprinkler system. The transducer has "Gems Sensors & Controls," as well as the 18-digit part number, printed on a label affixed to the center of the transducer. Part numbers beginning with "3100" are included in this recall.