CONSUMER SAFETY ALERT

The sprinkler heads can deteriorate over time and fail to operate in a fire.
Official Consumer Product Safety Recall • June 12, 2007

Globe Fire Sprinkler Corp. Recalls Dry Fire Sprinklers: Model J Heads Can Fail to Operate During a Fire

Model J Series dry fire sprinklers come in pendent, upright, and sidewall configurations. The name "Globe," the letter "J" and the year of manufacture (1990 though 1999) are embossed on the frame of each sprinkler. These dry sprinklers were designed to be installed in areas of buildings where the sprinklers or water supply pipes may be subject to freezing, such as unheated attics, freezers and coolers, parking garages, porches and warehouses.

Required Consumer Action

Contact Globe immediately to arrange to receive replacement sprinkler heads at a reduced cost of $9 per sprinkler head.

Contact Information

For additional information, contact Globe at (800) 248-0278 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.globesprinkler.com and click on the "Recall" link.

Recall Details

Sold At
Fire protection contractors nationwide from January 1990 through December 1999 for between $27 and $36 per sprinkler head.
Injuries
Globe has received five reports of sprinklers that failed to operate as intended during a fire. Globe has received no reports of injuries caused by sprinklers failing to operate.
Manufacturer
Globe Fire Sprinkler Corp., of Standish, Mich.
Recall Number
07209

Product Information

Product Name
Globe Model J Series Dry Fire Sprinklers
Product Type
Sprinklers (Fire)
Number of Units
About 300,000
Manufacturer Name
Globe Fire Sprinkler Corp., of Standish, Mich.
Manufactured In
United States

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Contact Manufacturer

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

Phone (800) 248-0278
Website www.globesprinkler.com
Full Contact Information

For additional information, contact Globe at (800) 248-0278 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.globesprinkler.com and click on the "Recall" link.