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CPSC, Central Sprinkler Company Update Voluntary Recall To Replace O-Ring Fire Sprinklers

U.S. CPSCFireMay 28, 2003
Typical "Wet" Sprinkler, which are installed in piping that is filled with water
Typical "Wet" Sprinkler, which are installed in piping that is filled with water
Typical "Dry" Sprinkler, which are used in areas that may be exposed to very cold temperatures and the exposed piping does not contain water
Typical "Dry" Sprinkler, which are used in areas that may be exposed to very cold temperatures and the exposed piping does not contain water

Photos from the official notice: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission · image rights

Hazard

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

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.

Incidents & injuries

None reported.

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.

Contact the company

For more information on how to identify sprinklers subject to this program and to learn how to participate in this program, call the Notice Packet Request Line at 1-800-871-3492 24 hours a day, 7 days a week or access the program's website at www.SprinklerReplacement.com

What should I do?

Stop using the product and follow the remedy below. Contact the company for a refund, repair or replacement — recall remedies are free.

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