CPSCGeneral Alert
Globe Fire Sprinkler Corp. Recalls Dry Fire Sprinklers: Model J Heads Can Fail t...
Published: June 12, 2007Recall ID: 07209Category: generalCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
The sprinkler heads can deteriorate over time and fail to operate in a fire.
Product Description & Identification
Model J Series dry fire sprinklers come in pendent, upright, and sidewall configurations. The name "Globe," the letter "J" and the year of manufacture (1990 though 1999) are embossed on the frame of each sprinkler. These dry sprinklers were designed to be installed in areas of buildings where the sprinklers or water supply pipes may be subject to freezing, such as unheated attics, freezers and coolers, parking garages, porches and warehouses.
Affected Products
Globe Model J Series Dry Fire Sprinklers
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2007/Globe-Fire-Sprinkler-Corp-Recalls-Dry-Fire-Sprinklers-Model-J-Heads-Can-Fail-to-Operate |
| Title | Globe Fire Sprinkler Corp. Recalls Dry Fire Sprinklers: Model J Heads Can Fail to Operate During a Fire |
| Images › 1 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/360bcda387324f00b9c21b11804e80cd.jpg |
| Images › 1 › Caption | Recalled Dry Fire Sprinkler |
| Images › 2 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/9f1ca653e1894450834a9dc224d8e3e0.jpg |
| Images › 2 › Caption | Recalled Dry Fire Sprinkler |
| Hazards › Name | The sprinkler heads can deteriorate over time and fail to operate in a fire. |
| Injuries › Name | 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. |
| Products › Name | Globe Model J Series Dry Fire Sprinklers |
| Products › Type | Sprinklers (Fire) |
| Products › Category I D | 2148 |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 300,000 |
| Recall I D | 3638 |
| Remedies › Name | Contact Globe immediately to arrange to receive replacement sprinkler heads at a reduced cost of $9 per sprinkler head. |
| Retailers › Name | Fire protection contractors nationwide from January 1990 through December 1999 for between $27 and $36 per sprinkler head. |
| Recall Date | 2007-06-12T00:00:00 |
| Description | Model J Series dry fire sprinklers come in pendent, upright, and sidewall configurations. The name "Globe," the letter "J" and the year of manufacture (1990 though 1999) are embossed on the frame of each sprinkler. These dry sprinklers were designed to be installed in areas of buildings where the sprinklers or water supply pipes may be subject to freezing, such as unheated attics, freezers and coolers, parking garages, porches and warehouses. |
| Recall Number | 07209 |
| Manufacturers › Name | Globe Fire Sprinkler Corp., of Standish, Mich. |
| 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. |
| Last Publish Date | 2014-05-23T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | United States |