CPSC, Central Sprinkler Company Update Voluntary Recall To Replace O-Ring Fire Sprinklers
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2003-05-28). Hazards: fire. About 35,000,000 units in the US.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 03133 |
| Published | 2003-05-28 |
| Last updated | 2025-06-06 |
| Product category | Sprinklers (Fire) |
| Products | Central fire sprinklers with O-ring seals |
| Firm named in the title | Central Sprinkler Company Update Voluntary |
| Firms | Central Sprinkler Company, an affiliate of Tyco Fire Products LP, of Lansdale, Pa. (manufacturer); Gem Sprinkler Company (manufacturer); Star Sprinkler Inc. (manufacturer) |
| Manufactured in | United States |
| Units (US) | 35,000,000 |
| Hazard classes | fire |
| Remedy classes | replace |
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.
Hazard
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.
Remedy
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.
Incidents and injuries
None reported.
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