Globe Fire Sprinkler Corp. Recalls Dry Fire Sprinklers: Model J Heads Can Fail to Operate During a Fire
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2007-06-12). Hazards: fire. About 300,000 units in the US.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 07209 |
| Published | 2007-06-12 |
| Last updated | 2014-05-23 |
| Product category | Sprinklers (Fire) |
| Products | Globe Model J Series Dry Fire Sprinklers |
| Firm named in the title | Globe Fire Sprinkler Corp. |
| Firms | Globe Fire Sprinkler Corp., of Standish, Mich. (manufacturer) |
| Manufactured in | United States |
| Units (US) | 300,000 |
| Hazard classes | fire |
| Remedy classes | replace |
| Sold | Fire protection contractors nationwide from January 1990 through December 1999 for between $27 and $36 per sprinkler head. |
Description
Model J Series dry fire sprinklers come in pendent, upright, and sidewall configurations. The name "Globe," the letter "J" and the year of manufacture (1990 though 1999) are embossed on the frame of each sprinkler. These dry sprinklers were designed to be installed in areas of buildings where the sprinklers or water supply pipes may be subject to freezing, such as unheated attics, freezers and coolers, parking garages, porches and warehouses.
Hazard
The sprinkler heads can deteriorate over time and fail to operate in a fire.
Remedy
Contact Globe immediately to arrange to receive replacement sprinkler heads at a reduced cost of $9 per sprinkler head.
Incidents and injuries
Globe has received five reports of sprinklers that failed to operate as intended during a fire. Globe has received no reports of injuries caused by sprinklers failing to operate.
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