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Fire / OverheatingJune 12, 2007CPSC #07209

Globe Fire Sprinkler Corp. Recalls Dry Fire Sprinklers: Model J Heads Can Fail to Operate During a Fire

Product
Sprinklers (Fire)
Units affected
300,000
Remedy
replacement

What was recalled

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.

Hazard

The sprinkler heads can deteriorate over time and fail to operate in a fire.

Injuries

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.

Made in

United States

Where it was sold

  • Fire protection contractors nationwide from January 1990 through December 1999 for between $27 and $36 per sprinkler head.

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