CPSC recall · Reported January 13, 2001
CPSC, Central Sprinkler Company Announce Voluntary Recall To Replace O-Ring Fire Sprinklers
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 activ…
Central Sprinkler Company, an affiliate of Tyco Fire Products LP, of Lansdale, Pa. recalled This replacement program includes two kinds of sprinklers, "wet" and "dry." "Wet" sprinkl….
CPSC, Central Sprinkler Company Announce Voluntary Recall To Replace O-Ring Fire Sprinkle… was recalled by Central Sprinkler Company, an affiliate of Tyco Fire Products LP, of Lansdale, Pa. in January 13, 2001. Reason: These sprinkler heads can corrode or minerals, salts and other contaminants in water can affect the rubber O-…. Remedy: Central will provide free of charge replacement sprinkler heads and the labor needed to r…. Verify recall #01201 with the CPSC before acting.
The recall
Central Sprinkler Company, an affiliate of Tyco Fire Products LP, of Lansdale, Pa. issued this CPSC recall-These sprinkler heads can corrode or minerals, salts and other contaminants in water can affect the rubber O-….
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- January 13, 2001
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Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #01201 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.
Recall Insight
This recall's affected scope, documented in the Recall Profile below, stays within a single-region or limited-distribution footprint. Distribution information was not included in the agency filing, so consumers should assume broad potential exposure until the firm publishes point-of-sale details. Consumers holding this product should act on the agency's documented remedy above rather than relying on general guidance.
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Product description
This replacement program includes two kinds of sprinklers, "wet" and "dry." "Wet" sprinklers are installed in piping that is filled with water. "Dry" sprinklers are used in areas that may be exposed to very cold temperatures and the exposed piping does not contain water. Central manufactured 33 million "wet" sprinklers with O-rings from 1989 until 2000 that are covered by this program. Central also manufactured 2 million "dry" sprinklers with O-rings from the mid-1970's to June 2001 that are covered by this program. The program also covers 167,000 sprinklers with O-rings manufactured by Gem Sprinkler Co. and Star Sprinkler Inc. from 1995 to 2001. A listing of all the models covered under this voluntary replacement follows: AFFECTED MODELS CENTRAL "WET" SPRINKLERS (Manufactured from 1989 to 2000) GB GB4-FR GB-R1 BB2 ELOC ELO-GB QR GB-J GB4-EC GB-RS BB3 ESLO LD GB-1 GB4-QREC GB-R SD1 ELO SW-20 K17-231 GB-ALPHA GB-20 ROC SD2 ELO SW-24 Ultra K17 GB4 GB-20 QR BB1 17/32 SD3 ESLO-20 GB ELO-16 GB GB-QR GB-LO BB2 17/32 HIP ELO-231 GB GB MULTI-LEVEL GBR-2 LF BB3 17/32 WS ELO-GB GB-QR MULTI-LEVEL GB-EC GBR BB1 ELO-LH ELO-231 GBQR ELO-16 GB FR CENTRAL "DRY" SPRINKLERS (Manufactured rom Mid-1970s to 2001) A-1 GB GB4-EC ELO-16 GB H-1 GB-QR GB4-QREC ELO-16 GB FR J GB4 ELO-231 GB K GB4-FR ELO-GB QR GEM "WET" SPRINKLERS (Sold under Gem name from 1995 to 2001) F927 STAR "DRY" SPRINKLERS (Manufactured from 1996 to 1998) ME-1 SG SG-QR Q Q-QR. The fire sprinkler heads have the words "CENTRAL" or "STAR", the letters "CSC", the letter "G" in triangle, or a star-shaped symbol stamped on either the metal sprinkler frame or on the deflector. The model designation and date may also be stamped on the frame or deflector. The deflector is the flower, or gear-shaped metal piece at one end of the sprinkler head.
Reason for recall
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, what to do
Central will provide free of charge replacement sprinkler heads and the labor needed to replace the sprinklers. Central will arrange for the installation by using either its own Central Field Service crews or by contracting with professional sprinkler contractors. Building and home owners should check their fire sprinklers immediately to see if they are part of this voluntary replacement program.
Recall Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
| Severity class | Not classified by agency |
| Status | Active |
| Recall number | 01201 |
| Date reported | January 13, 2001 |
| Date initiated | January 13, 2001 |
| Recalling firm | Central Sprinkler Company, an affiliate of Tyco Fire Products LP, of Lansdale, Pa. |
| Affected scope | 35 million |
| Distribution | Not disclosed |
| Official source | CPSC notice → |
Profile values are sourced directly from the official CPSC enforcement record. Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.
What to do with this recall
Central will provide free of charge replacement sprinkler heads and the labor needed to replace the sprinklers. Central will arra…
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