CPSC, Central Sprinkler Company Update Voluntary Recall To Replace O-Ring Fire Sprinklers
USCPSC, Central Sprinkler Company Update Voluntary Recall To Replace O-Ring Fire Sprinklers
Recalling Firm: Central Sprinkler Company, an affiliate of Tyco Fire Products LP, of Lansdale, Pa., Gem Sprinkler Company, Star Sprinkler Inc.
Reason for Recall / Hazard
These sprinkler heads can corrode or minerals, salts and other contaminants in water can affect the rubber O-ring seals. These factors could cause the sprinkler heads not to activate in a fire.
Product Description & Identification
The company is replacing 35 million Central fire sprinklers that have O-ring seals. The program also includes a limited number of O-ring models sold by Gem Sprinkler Company and Star Sprinkler, Inc. totaling about 167,000 sprinkler heads.
Affected Products
Central fire sprinklers with O-ring seals
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2003/CPSC-Central-Sprinkler-Company-Update-Voluntary-Recall-To-Replace-O-Ring-Fire-Sprinklers- |
| Title | CPSC, Central Sprinkler Company Update Voluntary Recall To Replace O-Ring Fire Sprinklers |
| Images › 1 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/wet-sprinkler.jpg |
| Images › 1 › Caption | Typical "Wet" Sprinkler, which are installed in piping that is filled with water |
| Images › 2 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/dry-sprinkler.jpg |
| Images › 2 › Caption | Typical "Dry" Sprinkler, which are used in areas that may be exposed to very cold temperatures and the exposed piping does not contain water |
| Hazards › Name | These sprinkler heads can corrode or minerals, salts and other contaminants in water can affect the rubber O-ring seals. These factors could cause the sprinkler heads not to activate in a fire. |
| Injuries › Name | None reported. |
| Products › Name | Central fire sprinklers with O-ring seals |
| Products › Type | Sprinklers (Fire) |
| Products › Category I D | 2148 |
| Products › Number Of Units | 35 million |
| Recall I D | 2398 |
| Remedies › Name | Central is providing free of charge replacement sprinkler heads and the labor needed to replace the sprinklers. As before, Central will arrange for the installation by using either its own Central Field Service crews or by contracting with professional sprinkler contractors. |
| Recall Date | 2003-05-28T00:00:00 |
| Description | The company is replacing 35 million Central fire sprinklers that have O-ring seals. The program also includes a limited number of O-ring models sold by Gem Sprinkler Company and Star Sprinkler, Inc. totaling about 167,000 sprinkler heads. |
| Recall Number | 03133 |
| Manufacturers › 1 › Name | Central Sprinkler Company, an affiliate of Tyco Fire Products LP, of Lansdale, Pa. |
| Manufacturers › 2 › Name | Gem Sprinkler Company |
| Manufacturers › 3 › Name | Star Sprinkler Inc. |
| Consumer Contact | For more information on how to identify sprinklers subject to this program and to learn how to participate in this program, call the Notice Packet Request Line at 1-800-871-3492 24 hours a day, 7 days a week or access the program's website at www.SprinklerReplacement.com |
| Last Publish Date | 2025-06-06T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | United States |
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- Recalling FirmCentral Sprinkler Company, an affiliate of Tyco Fire Products LP, of Lansdale, Pa., Gem Sprinkler Company, Star Sprinkler Inc.
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