Central Sprinkler · Recalled
CPSC, Central Sprinkler Company Update Voluntary Recall To Replace O-Ring Fire Sprinklers
These sprinkler heads can corrode or minerals, salts and other contaminants in water can affect the rubber O-ring seals. These factors could cause the sprinkler heads not to activate in a fire.
- Units
- 35 million
- Reports
- —
- Injuries
- —
- Deaths
- 0
- Price
- —
- Remedy
- See notice
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Affected
The company is replacing 35 million Central fire sprinklers that have O-ring seals. The program also includes a limited number of O-ring models sold by Gem Sprinkler Company and Star Sprinkler, Inc. totaling about 167,000 sprinkler heads.
The file
- Sold at
- Not stated
- Product type
- Sprinklers (Fire)
- Made in
- United States
- Recalled by
- Central Sprinkler Company, an affiliate of Tyco Fire Products LP, of Lansdale, Pa., Gem Sprinkler Company, Star Sprinkler Inc.
Incident log
None reported.
What the notice says to do
Central is providing free of charge replacement sprinkler heads and the labor needed to replace the sprinklers. As before, Central will arrange for the installation by using either its own Central Field Service crews or by contracting with professional sprinkler contractors.
For more information on how to identify sprinklers subject to this program and to learn how to participate in this program, call the Notice Packet Request Line at 1-800-871-3492 24 hours a day, 7 days a week or access the program's website at www.SprinklerReplacement.com
Recall notice published by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. This site is independent: always confirm on the official notice before acting.
Notice first dated MAY 28 2003; last revised JUN 06 2025.
