CPSC, Central Sprinkler Recall Omega Fire Sprinklers; Settle Lawsuit
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (1998-10-14). Hazards: fire. About 8,400,000 units in the US.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 99008 |
| Published | 1998-10-14 |
| Last updated | 1998-10-15 |
| Product category | Sprinklers (Fire) |
| Products | Omega brand fire sprinklers |
| Firm named in the title | Central Sprinkler |
| Firms | Central Sprinkler Corp. and its subsidiary, Central Sprinkler Co., of Lansdale, Pa. (manufacturer); Omega fire sprinklers are installed in homes, schools, hospitals, dormitories, nursing homes, prisons, offices, hotels and other buildings as well as federal buildings, including the Smithsonian Museums and the U.S. Capitol, which house many of the country's historical artifacts. Omegas have been or are being removed from many state and federal buildings, including the White House. (retailer) |
| Units (US) | 8,400,000 |
| Hazard classes | fire |
| Remedy classes | dispose |
Description
The recall of the Omega sprinklers includes models referred to or marked as follows: - C1 (or C-1) - C1A (or C-1A) - C-1A PRO (or C1-A PRO) - C1-A PRO QR - EC-20 - EC-20A - R-1 - R-1A - R-1M - Flow Control (FC, Flow Control-FC) - Protector-M or M Protector (Upright, Pendent, Sidewall, Sidewall EC) - HEC-12 - EC-12 RES - HEC-12 EC - HEC-12 EC PRO - HEC-12 ID - HEC-12 PRO - HEC-12 PRO QR - HEC-20 - Prohibitor QR and AC
Hazard
CPSC alleges that, on average, between 30 and 40 percent of Omegas removed from various locations across the country for testing failed to activate as they should. CPSC is warning consumers that they are at risk of bodily injury or death and should have Omegas replaced as soon as possible.
Remedy
Recall remedy no longer available. Discard the product. Do not donate or resell.
Incidents and injuries
CPSC has received reports of Omega sprinklers not functioning in 17 fires. At least four persons suffered injuries, including burns and smoke inhalation. Over $4.3 million in property damage has been reported. The fires occurred between 1990 and the present in Arizona, California, Florida, Georgia, Indiana, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, New York, Pennsylvania and Texas. In some cases, the sprinkler directly above the fire failed to operate.
Machine access
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