Star ME-1 dry fire sprinklers
Check against the official notice below — it lists the full affected range.
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission warns that Star ME-1 dry fire sprinklers manufactured by Sprinkler Corporation of Milwaukee between 1983 and 1995 are defective and likely to fail to operate during a fire, creating a risk of death or serious injury. These sprinklers can be identified by the molded markings "Star," "ME-1," and the year of manufacture. They were typically installed in areas of buildings susceptible to freezing, such as unheated attics, freezers, coolers, porches, and parking garages in facilities including nursing homes, long-term care facilities, supermarkets, warehouses, hospitals, and office buildings.
Because Sprinkler Corporation of Milwaukee is no longer in operation and has no assets, it cannot conduct a recall and is unable to provide free replacements or refunds. The company urges building owners to inspect their sprinkler systems and replace any Star ME-1 sprinklers manufactured during the 1983 to 1995 timeframe. The source does not specify other remedies or next steps for affected consumers beyond this replacement recommendation.
Written by software from the official notice below. Not reviewed by a lawyer.
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.
Because SCM is no longer in operation and has no assets, it is unable to conduct a recall, so no free replacement or refund is available for its sprinklers. Nevertheless, SCM urges building owners to follow CPSC guidance by inspecting the sprinkler systems in their buildings and replacing any Star ME-1 fire sprinklers manufactured from 1983 through 1995.
SCM'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 1983 and ending with 1995. 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.
Official record: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission ↗
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