Globe Fire Sprinkler Corp. Recalls Model J Series Dry Fire Sprinklers
Globe Fire Sprinkler Corp. is recalling approximately 300,000 Model J Series dry fire sprinklers because the heads can deteriorate and fail to operate during a fire.
What this means for you
Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.
Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a risk-of-harm product (fire sprinklers) where the hazard is failure to operate during a fire, but the source explicitly states that no injuries have been reported.
Plain-English summary
Globe Fire Sprinkler Corp. is recalling approximately 300,000 Model J Series dry fire sprinklers. These sprinklers were sold to fire protection contractors nationwide between January 1990 and December 1999 for between $27 and $36 per unit. The recalled sprinklers are available in pendent, upright, and sidewall configurations and are designed for areas subject to freezing, such as unheated attics, freezers, and warehouses. The name "Globe," the letter "J," and the year of manufacture (1990 through 1999) are embossed on the frame of each sprinkler.
The recall is being issued because the sprinkler heads can deteriorate over time and fail to operate in a fire. Globe has received five reports of sprinklers that failed to operate as intended during a fire. The company has received no reports of injuries caused by the sprinklers failing to operate.
Consumers should contact Globe immediately to arrange to receive replacement sprinkler heads at a reduced cost of $9 per sprinkler head. For additional information, consumers can contact Globe at (800) 248-0278 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's website at www.globesprinkler.com and click on the "Recall" link.
The recalled product
- Product
- Globe Model J Series Dry Fire Sprinklers
- Manufacturer
- Globe Fire Sprinkler Corp., of Standish, Mich.
- Hazard
- Affected units
- 300,000
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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