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Star ME-1 dry fire sprinklers — recall 03116

U.S. CPSC · United States · 2003-04-25

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Agency
U.S. CPSC
Recall identifier
03116
Date of alert
2003-04-25
Country / jurisdiction
United States
Risk type
recall
Brand
Chemetron Corporation, an inactive subsidiary of AHI, of Boca Raton, Fla.
Product category
consumer_product
Reported risk: Chemetron's Star ME-1 sprinklers have the following information molded onto the sprinkler: the name "Star," the designation "ME-1," and the year of manufacture, starting with 1977 and ending with 1982. These sprinklers were typically installed in areas of buildings where the sprinklers or water supply pipes may be subject to freezing. Examples of such areas include unheated attics, freezers and coolers, porches and parking garages. The types of facilities in which the sprinklers were installed include nursing homes, convalescent and long-term care facilities, supermarkets and other stores, warehouses, hospitals and office buildings. Hazards: These sprinklers are defective and are likely to fail to operate in a fire, thereby exposing consumers to the risk of death or serious injury.
Primary source: https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2003/CPSC-American-Household-Inc-Formerly-Sunbeam-C

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