CONSUMER SAFETY ALERT

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.
Official Consumer Product Safety Recall • May 28, 2003

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

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.

Required Consumer Action

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.

Contact Information

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

Recall Details

Injuries
None reported.
Manufacturer
Tyco Fire Products LP
Recall Number
03133

Product Information

Product Name
Central fire sprinklers with O-ring seals
Product Type
Sprinklers (Fire)
Manufacturer Name
Tyco Fire Products LP
Manufactured In
United States

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Contact Manufacturer

Use the contact information below to reach out about this recall:

Phone 1-800-871-3492
Website www.SprinklerReplacement.com
Full Contact Information

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