CPSC

Star ME-1 dry fire sprinklers Recalled for Fire Hazard

Recalled Star ME-1 dry fire sprinkler
Recalled Star ME-1 dry fire sprinkler
Recalled Star ME-1 dry fire sprinkler
Recalled Star ME-1 dry fire sprinkler
Recalled Star ME-1 dry fire sprinkler
Recalled Star ME-1 dry fire sprinkler

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 You Should Do

Remedy

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.

Consumer Contact

AHI's sprinkler replacement reimbursement program has concluded. For more information, consumers should call (316) 219-7325.

Products

Star ME-1 dry fire sprinklers

Injuries & Incidents

Sold At

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.