CPSC, American Household Inc., (Formerly Sunbeam Corp.) Announce Recall of Star ME-1 Dry Fire Sprinklers, Administrative Lawsuit Settlement
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CPSC Recall Notice
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-2385.
Chemetron's Star ME-1 sprinklers have the following information molded onto the sprinkler: the name "Star," the designation "ME-1," and the year of manufacture, starting with 1977 and ending with 1982. These sprinklers were typically installed in areas of buildings where the sprinklers or water supply pipes may be subject to freezing. Examples of such areas include unheated attics, freezers and coolers, porches and parking garages. The types of facilities in which the sprinklers were installed include nursing homes, convalescent and long-term care facilities, supermarkets and other stores, warehouses, hospitals and office buildings.
Corrective Action (per CPSC)
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-2385.
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.
✅ What you should do
- Stop using the product if you own it.
- Check the model number, lot code, or sell-by date against the recall notice above.
- Contact These Sprinklers Were Typically Installed In Areas Of Buildings Where The Sprinklers Or Water Supply Pipes May Be Subject To Freezing. Examples Of Such Areas Include Unheated Attics, Freezers And Coolers, Porches, And Parking Garages. The Types Of Facilities In Which The Sprinklers Were Installed Include Nursing Homes, Convalescent And Long-term Care Facilities, Supermarkets And Other Stores, Warehouses, Hospitals, And Office Buildings. or the retailer where you bought it for a refund, replacement, or repair.
- For the most current official instructions, visit the CPSC recall page.
- If you've been hurt by this product, report the incident to CPSC.
Consumer Contact (per CPSC)
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-2385.
AHI's sprinkler replacement reimbursement program has concluded. For more information, consumers should call (316) 219-7325.
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These Sprinklers Were Typically Installed In Areas Of Buildings Where The Sprinklers Or Water Supply Pipes May Be Subject To Freezing. Examples Of Such Areas Include Unheated Attics, Freezers And Coolers, Porches, And Parking Garages. The Types Of Facilities In Which The Sprinklers Were Installed Include Nursing Homes, Convalescent And Long-term Care Facilities, Supermarkets And Other Stores, Warehouses, Hospitals, And Office Buildings. Recall FAQ
These Sprinklers Were Typically Installed In Areas Of Buildings Where The Sprinklers Or Water Supply Pipes May Be Subject To Freezing. Examples Of Such Areas Include Unheated Attics, Freezers And Coolers, Porches, And Parking Garages. The Types Of Facilities In Which The Sprinklers Were Installed Include Nursing Homes, Convalescent And Long-term Care Facilities, Supermarkets And Other Stores, Warehouses, Hospitals, And Office Buildings. is the subject of a consumer products recall: CPSC, American Household Inc., (Formerly Sunbeam Corp.) Announce Recall of Star ME-1 Dry Fire Sprinklers, Administrative Lawsuit Settlement. The notice was published on April 25, 2003 by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). Approximately 60,000 units are potentially affected.