Recalls / 2007-06-12

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

07209 · Recalled 2007-06-12 · CPSC page

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.

Hazards

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

Reported 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.

Remedy

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

Products

Name	Model	Units
Globe Model J Series Dry Fire Sprinklers		About 300,000

Parties

Manufacturer: Globe Fire Sprinkler Corp.
Made in: United States
Sold at: Fire protection contractors nationwide, $36 per sprinkler head.

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.

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Source: CPSC recall 07209. Inclusion in this database is not legal or medical advice.