Recall #07-209 · Published June 12, 2007

Globe Model J Series Dry Fire Sprinklers

Globe Fire Sprinkler Corp. Recalls Dry Fire Sprinklers: Model J Heads Can Fail to Operate During a Fire

CPSC published a recall notice for Globe Model J Series Dry Fire Sprinklers from Globe Fire Sprinkler Corp. on June 12, 2007. CPSC identifies this hazard: The sprinkler heads can deteriorate over time and fail to operate in a fire. The official remedy states: Contact Globe immediately to arrange to receive replacement sprinkler heads at a reduced cost of $9 per sprinkler head.

Recalled Dry Fire Sprinkler
Recalled Dry Fire Sprinkler
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Why 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

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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