Gems 3100 Pressure Transducers Recalled for Fire Pump Failure Risk
Gems Sensors is recalling 3100 Pressure Transducers used in fire pump controllers because they may fail to detect water pressure, potentially preventing sprinkler activation 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 suppression failure) where injury has not yet been reported, fitting the High severity criteria.
Plain-English summary
Gems Sensors Inc. is recalling approximately 25,000 Gems 3100 Pressure Detectors/Transducers. These devices are used to detect water pressure in various applications, including as part of fire pump controllers in fire suppression sprinkler systems. The transducers have "Gems Sensors & Controls" and an 18-digit part number beginning with "3100" printed on a label on the center of the device.
The recall is being issued because the transducer can fail to accurately detect water pressure. This failure could cause the sprinkler system to fail to activate and pump water to the sprinklers in the event of a fire. No injuries or illnesses have been reported in connection with this recall.
Gems sold the recalled transducers directly to end-users and through distributors from January 2006 through February 2012 for about $250. Consumers should contact Gems to receive enhanced twice-monthly inspection instructions and information about a free replacement transducer when warranted. End-users who use the 3100 Pressure Transducer in other applications where water pressure is measured should also contact Gems to determine if their units are affected.
The recalled product
- Product
- Gems 3100 Pressure Detectors/Transducers
- Manufacturer
- Gems Sensors Inc., of Plainville, Conn.
- Hazard
- Affected units
- 25,000
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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