June 12, 2007
Globe Fire Sprinkler Corp. is recalling about 300,000 dry fire sprinklers. 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. Globe has received no reports of injuries caused by sprinklers failing to operate.
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.
The sprinklers were sold by fire protection contractors nationwide from January 1990 through December 1999 for between $27 and $36 per sprinkler head.
Building owners should contact Globe immediately to arrange to receive replacement sprinkler heads at a reduced cost of $9 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 firms Web site at www.globesprinkler.com and click on the "Recall" link.
The recall is being conducted in cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC).
