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U.S. Consumer Product Safety CommissionRecalled 2007-06-12

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

Is my product affected?

Globe Model J Series Dry Fire Sprinklers

  • Brand Globe Fire Sprinkler Corp., of Standish, Mich.

Check against the official notice below — it lists the full affected range.

What happened

Globe Fire Sprinkler Corp. is recalling Model J Series dry fire sprinklers manufactured between 1990 and 1999 due to a hazard where the sprinkler heads can deteriorate over time and fail to operate during a fire. These sprinklers come in pendent, upright, and sidewall configurations and are identified by the name "Globe," the letter "J," and the year of manufacture embossed on the frame. They were installed in areas of buildings where freezing temperatures are a concern, including unheated attics, freezers, coolers, parking garages, porches, and warehouses.

Consumers with affected sprinkler heads should contact Globe Fire Sprinkler Corp. immediately to arrange receiving replacement sprinkler heads at a reduced cost of $9 per sprinkler head.

Written by software from the official notice below. Not reviewed by a lawyer.

Hazard

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

What should I do?

Contact Globe immediately to arrange to receive replacement sprinkler heads at a reduced cost of $9 per sprinkler head.

Details from the source

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.

Source

Official record: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission ↗

Republished from the official source above; details can change — the source record controls.

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