The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission and Central Sprinkler Company announced an update Wednesday to the voluntary replacement program they began on July 19, 2001 to replace fire sprinklers that have O-ring seals.
Central is replacing over 35 million fire sprinklers that have O-ring seals, including heads sold by Gem Sprinkler Company and Star Sprinkler, Inc. because they discovered the performance of these O-ring sprinklers can degrade over time, causing them not to activate in a fire. Central is providing newer fire sprinklers that do not use O-ring seals free of charge, as well as the professional installation.
Under the original recall program consumers were required to use Central contractors. Now, after notifying Central in advance and completing forms, consumers also can hire their own contractors and be reimbursed for all or some of the labor charges. This is subject to certain conditions, including verification of the replacements and return of the removed sprinklers.
For more information on how to identify sprinklers subject to this program and to learn how to participate, call 1-800-871-3492 or go to www.SprinklerReplacement.com
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