CPSC recall · Reported May 28, 2003
CPSC, Central Sprinkler Company Update 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 The company is replacing 35 million Central fire sprinklers that have O-ring seals. The p….
CPSC, Central Sprinkler Company Update Voluntary Recall To Replace O-Ring Fire Sprinklers was recalled by Central Sprinkler Company, an affiliate of Tyco Fire Products LP, of Lansdale, Pa. in May 28, 2003. Reason: These sprinkler heads can corrode or minerals, salts and other contaminants in water can affect the rubber O-…. Remedy: Central is providing free of charge replacement sprinkler heads and the labor needed to r…. Verify recall #03133 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-….
- None
- agency class
- May 28, 2003
- reported
Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #03133 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
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.
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 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.
Recall Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
| Severity class | Not classified by agency |
| Status | Active |
| Recall number | 03133 |
| Date reported | May 28, 2003 |
| Date initiated | May 28, 2003 |
| 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 is providing free of charge replacement sprinkler heads and the labor needed to replace the sprinklers. As before, Centra…
- Check the recall number (03133) and product description against the item you own. Search the archive
- Confirm the current status and remedy on the official CPSC notice before acting. CPSC notice
- Follow the documented remedy (refund, replacement, repair, or disposal) rather than general advice. What to do next
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