CPSC recall 07-209, announced June 12, 2007, covers Globe Model J Series Dry Fire Sprinklers (about 300,000 units). The sprinkler heads can deteriorate over time and fail to operate in a fire. The notice cites 5 incident reports. Contact Globe immediately to arrange to receive replacement sprinkler heads at a reduced cost of $9 per sprinkler head. Recall contact: call (800) 248-0278, or go to www.globesprinkler.com.
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Which products are included?
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.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
The sprinkler heads can deteriorate over time and fail to operate in a fire.
Incidents and 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.
Official remedy
Contact Globe immediately to arrange to receive replacement sprinkler heads at a reduced cost of $9 per sprinkler head.
Product and sales details
- Brand
- Globe Fire Sprinkler
- Manufacturer
- Globe Fire Sprinkler Corp., of Standish, Mich.
- Recall number
- 07-209
- Units
- About 300,000
- Manufactured in
- United States
- Sold at / sales period
- Fire protection contractors nationwide from January 1990 through December 1999 for between $27 and $36 per sprinkler head.
Globe Model J Series Dry Fire Sprinklers
CPSC product type: Sprinklers (Fire)
Recall contact information
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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