CPSC recall · Reported April 24, 2012
Gems Sensors Recalls Pressure Transducers Used in Fire Pump Controllers Due to Risk of Failure in a Fire
The transducer can fail to accurately detect water pressure in a fire suppression sprinkler system. This could cause the sprinkler system to fail to activate and pump water to the…
The CPSC recalled The Gems 3100 Pressure Transducer is used to detect pressure in a range of applications, ….
Gems Sensors Recalls Pressure Transducers Used in Fire Pump Controllers Due to Risk of Fa… was recalled and listed by the CPSC in April 24, 2012. Reason: The transducer can fail to accurately detect water pressure in a fire suppression sprinkler system. This coul…. Remedy: Contact Gems to receive enhanced twice monthly inspection instructions and information ab…. Verify recall #12156 with the CPSC before acting.
The recall
issued this CPSC recall-The transducer can fail to accurately detect water pressure in a fire suppression sprinkler system. This coul….
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- agency class
- April 24, 2012
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Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #12156 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 Gems 3100 Pressure Transducer is used to detect pressure in a range of applications, including the detection of water pressure as part of a fire pump controller in a fire suppression sprinkler system. The transducer has "Gems Sensors & Controls," as well as the 18-digit part number, printed on a label affixed to the center of the transducer. Part numbers beginning with "3100" are included in this recall.
Reason for recall
The transducer can fail to accurately detect water pressure in a fire suppression sprinkler system. This could cause the sprinkler system to fail to activate and pump water to the sprinklers in the event of a fire.
Remedy, what to do
Contact Gems to receive enhanced twice monthly inspection instructions and information about a free replacement transducer, when warranted. End-users who use the 3100 Pressure Transducer in other applications in which water pressure is measured should contact Gems to determine if their units are affected.
Recall Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
| Severity class | Not classified by agency |
| Status | Active |
| Recall number | 12156 |
| Date reported | April 24, 2012 |
| Date initiated | April 24, 2012 |
| Recalling firm | Not disclosed |
| Affected scope | About 25,000 |
| 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
Contact Gems to receive enhanced twice monthly inspection instructions and information about a free replacement transducer, when …
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