Star ME-1 dry fire sprinklers
Published April 25, 2003
Summary
CPSC records recall 03116, published April 25, 2003. Recalling firm: Chemetron Corporation, an inactive subsidiary of AHI, of Boca Raton, Fla.; Reported units: About 60,000.
What's the hazard
These sprinklers are defective and are likely to fail to operate in a fire, thereby exposing consumers to the risk of death or serious injury.
What to do
AHI's sprinkler replacement reimbursement program has concluded. CPSC previously announced that Mealane Corporation voluntarily agreed to recall Star ME-1 sprinklers manufactured from 1961 through 1976 and Central Sprinkler Company voluntarily agreed to replace Star ME-1 fire sprinklers manufactured from 1996 through 1998. The Sprinkler Corporation of Milwaukee, which manufactured Star ME-1 sprinklers from 1983 through 1995, has no assets with which to fund a recall, but is issuing a safety notice warning building owners to replace these sprinklers.
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Recall details
- Brand
- Chemetron Corporation, an inactive subsidiary of AHI, of Boca Raton, Fla.
- Manufacturer
- Chemetron Corporation, an inactive subsidiary of AHI, of Boca Raton, Fla.
- Distributor
- American Household Inc. (AHI), formerly known as Sunbeam Corporation, of Boca Raton, Fla.
- Country
- US
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Questions about this recall
Was Star ME-1 dry fire sprinklers recalled?
Yes. CPSC published recall 03116 on April 25, 2003. Reported hazard: These sprinklers are defective and are likely to fail to operate in a fire, thereby exposing consumers to the risk of death or serious injury.
What should I do if I have this product?
AHI's sprinkler replacement reimbursement program has concluded. CPSC previously announced that Mealane Corporation voluntarily agreed to recall Star ME-1 sprinklers manufactured from 1961 through 1976 and Central Sprinkler Company voluntarily agreed to replace Star ME-1 fire sprinklers manufactured from 1996 through 1998. The Sprinkler Corporation of Milwaukee, which manufactured Star ME-1 sprinklers from 1983 through 1995, has no assets with which to fund a recall, but is issuing a safety notice warning building owners to replace these sprinklers.
How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?
Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: Chemetron Corporation, an inactive subsidiary of AHI, of Boca Raton, Fla..