CPSCGeneral Alert
CPSC, American Household Inc., (Formerly Sunbeam Corp.) Announce Recall of Star ...
Published: April 25, 2003Recall ID: 03116Category: generalCountry: US
Reason for Recall / 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.
Product Description & Identification
Chemetron's Star ME-1 sprinklers have the following information molded onto the sprinkler: the name "Star," the designation "ME-1," and the year of manufacture, starting with 1977 and ending with 1982. 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 Products
Star ME-1 dry fire sprinklers
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
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| U R L | 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- |
| Title | CPSC, American Household Inc., (Formerly Sunbeam Corp.) Announce Recall of Star ME-1 Dry Fire Sprinklers, Administrative Lawsuit Settlement |
| Images › 1 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Star-ME-1-sprinkler.jpg |
| Images › 1 › Caption | Recalled Star ME-1 dry fire sprinkler |
| Images › 2 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Star-ME-1-sprinkler-2.jpg |
| Images › 2 › Caption | Recalled Star ME-1 dry fire sprinkler |
| Images › 3 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Star-ME-1-sprinkler-3.jpg |
| Images › 3 › Caption | Recalled Star ME-1 dry fire sprinkler |
| Hazards › Name | 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. |
| Injuries › Name | 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. |
| Products › Name | Star ME-1 dry fire sprinklers |
| Products › Type | Sprinklers (Fire) |
| Products › Category I D | 2148 |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 60,000 |
| Recall I D | 2385 |
| Remedies › Name | 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. |
| Retailers › Name | 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. |
| Recall Date | 2003-04-25T00:00:00 |
| Description | Chemetron's Star ME-1 sprinklers have the following information molded onto the sprinkler: the name "Star," the designation "ME-1," and the year of manufacture, starting with 1977 and ending with 1982. 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. |
| Distributors › Name | American Household Inc. (AHI), formerly known as Sunbeam Corporation, of Boca Raton, Fla. |
| Recall Number | 03116 |
| Manufacturers › Name | Chemetron Corporation, an inactive subsidiary of AHI, of Boca Raton, Fla. |
| Consumer Contact | AHI's sprinkler replacement reimbursement program has concluded. For more information, consumers should call (316) 219-7325. |
| Last Publish Date | 2025-06-02T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | United Stateso |
Overview
- Recalling FirmChemetron Corporation, an inactive subsidiary of AHI, of Boca Raton, Fla.