CPSC2012-04-24
Gems Sensors Recalls Pressure Transducers Used in Fire Pump Controllers Due to Risk of Failure in a Fire
Gems Sensors Inc., of Plainville, Conn.
Hazard
The transducer can fail to accurately detect water pressure in a fire suppression sprinkler system. This could cause the sprinkler system to fail to activate and pump water to the sprinklers in the event of a fire.
Remedy
Contact Gems to receive enhanced twice monthly inspection instructions and information about a free replacement transducer, when warranted. End-users who use the 3100 Pressure Transducer in other applications in which water pressure is measured should contact Gems to determine if their units are affected.
Sold at
Gems sold the recalled 3100 Pressure Transducers directly to end-users and through distributors from January 2006 through February 2012 for about $250.
Affected count
About 25,000
Injuries reported
None.
Manufactured in
England
Remedy type
New Instructions
Products
Gems 3100 Pressure Detectors/Transducers
Consumer contact
For additional information, call the company toll-free at (855) 877-9666, between 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. ET, Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's website at http://www.gemssensors.com
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2012/Gems-Sensors-Recalls-Pressure-Transducers-Used-in-Fire-Pump-Controllers-Due-to-Risk-of-Failure-in-a-FireDon't want to check this manually?
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