CPSC2007-06-12
Globe Fire Sprinkler Corp. Recalls Dry Fire Sprinklers: Model J Heads Can Fail to Operate During a Fire
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Hazard
The sprinkler heads can deteriorate over time and fail to operate in a fire.
Remedy
Contact Globe immediately to arrange to receive replacement sprinkler heads at a reduced cost of $9 per sprinkler head.
Sold at
Fire protection contractors nationwide from January 1990 through December 1999 for between $27 and $36 per sprinkler head.
Affected count
About 300,000
Injuries reported
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.
Manufactured in
United States
Products
Globe Model J Series Dry Fire Sprinklers
Consumer contact
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.
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2007/Globe-Fire-Sprinkler-Corp-Recalls-Dry-Fire-Sprinklers-Model-J-Heads-Can-Fail-to-OperateDon't want to check this manually?
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