Globe Fire Sprinkler Corp. Recalls Dry Fire Sprinklers: Model J Heads Can Fail to Operate During a Fire
Globe Model J Series Dry Fire Sprinklers
Date of Recall
2007-06-12CPSC Release Number
07-209Manufactured In
United StatesCompany Phone Number
(800) 248-0278Units
About 300,000Manufacturer
Globe Fire Sprinkler Corp., of Standish, Mich.Sold By
Fire protection contractors nationwide from January 1990 through December 1999 for between $27 and $36 per sprinkler head.Problem/Hazard
The sprinkler heads can deteriorate over time and fail to operate in a fire.Injuries/Incidents
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.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.Remedy
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 firm's Web site at www.globesprinkler.com and click on the "Recall" link.Recall Comments
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