[Recalled] Central fire sprinklers with O-ring seals — The company is replacing 35 million Central fire sprinklers that have O-ring se… | CPSC 2003-05-28

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Recall details

Why it was recalled

According to the CPSC notice, the identified hazard is: 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. Hazards: 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.

This safety recall concerns consumer_product products distributed in United States and was recorded by CPSC. Recalls in this category are published so that owners, retailers, and importers can identify affected units and act quickly.

What to do if you own this product

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Related recalls from Central Sprinkler Company, an affiliate of Tyco Fire Products LP, of Lansdale, Pa.

• Central fire sprinklers with O-ring seals

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