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CPSC, Central Sprinkler Company Update Voluntary Recall To Replace O-Ring Fire Sprinklers

Recall 03-133 · May 28, 2003 · Central Sprinkler Company, an affiliate

What to doCentral 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.

Read the official CPSC notice

Recall at a glance

Recall number
03-133 (CPSC)
Recall date
May 28, 2003
Brand
Central Sprinkler Company, an affiliate
Category
Clothing and accessories
Products
Central fire sprinklers with O-ring seals
Hazard
Fire and burn hazard
Hazard type
Fire and burn
Units
35 million
Made in
United States
Last updated by CPSC
June 6, 2025

What was recalled

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.

Is my product affected?

Compare your product with the details below, including model numbers where listed.

  • Central fire sprinklers with O-ring seals · 35 million units

Photos from the recall notice

Typical "Wet" Sprinkler, which are installed in piping that is filled with water
Typical "Wet" Sprinkler, which are installed in piping that is filled with water
Typical "Dry" Sprinkler, which are used in areas that may be exposed to very cold temperatures and the exposed piping does not contain water
Typical "Dry" Sprinkler, which are used in areas that may be exposed to very cold temperatures and the exposed piping does not contain water

Where it was sold

Companies named in the notice: Central Sprinkler Company, an affiliate of Tyco Fire Products LP, of Lansdale, Pa.; Gem Sprinkler Company; Star Sprinkler Inc..

Consumer contact

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 history and context

Central Sprinkler Company, an affiliate appears in 2 CPSC recalls on record.

Since 2019 CPSC has recorded 136 recalls in the clothing and accessories category, 19 recalls of them in the past 12 months.

Frequently asked questions

What was recalled?

Central fire sprinklers with O-ring seals (35 million units). The company is replacing 35 million Central fire sprinklers that have O-ring seals.

Why was it recalled?

CPSC lists the reason as: Fire and burn hazard.

What should I do if I own one?

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.

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