CPSC2003-04-25
CPSC, American Household Inc., (Formerly Sunbeam Corp.) Announce Recall of Star ME-1 Dry Fire Sprinklers, Administrative Lawsuit Settlement
Chemetron Corporation, an inactive subsidiary of AHI, of Boca Raton, Fla.
Hazard
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.
Remedy
AHI's sprinkler replacement reimbursement program has concluded. CPSC previously announced that Mealane Corporation voluntarily agreed to recall Star ME-1 sprinklers manufactured from 1961 through 1976 and Central Sprinkler Company voluntarily agreed to replace Star ME-1 fire sprinklers manufactured from 1996 through 1998. The Sprinkler Corporation of Milwaukee, which manufactured Star ME-1 sprinklers from 1983 through 1995, has no assets with which to fund a recall, but is issuing a safety notice warning building owners to replace these sprinklers.
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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.
Affected count
About 60,000
Injuries reported
Although there have been no reports that Star ME-1 dry sprinklers manufactured by Chemetron Corporation have failed to operate while in use, CPSC has received reports of two failures involving Star ME-1 dry sprinklers manufactured by other companies.
Manufactured in
United Stateso
Products
Star ME-1 dry fire sprinklers
Consumer contact
AHI's sprinkler replacement reimbursement program has concluded. For more information, consumers should call (316) 219-7325.
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2003/CPSC-American-Household-Inc-Formerly-Sunbeam-Corp-Announce-Recall-of-Star-ME-1-Dry-Fire-Sprinklers-Administrative-Lawsuit-Settlement-Don't want to check this manually?
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