CPSC, Central Sprinkler Recall Omega Fire Sprinklers; Settle Lawsuit
The recall of the Omega sprinklers includes models referred to or marked as follows: - C1 (or C-1) - C1A (or C-1A) - C-1A PRO (or C1-A PRO) - C1-A PRO QR - EC-20 - EC-20A - R-1 - R-1A - R-1M - Flow Control (FC, Flow Control-FC) - Protector-M or M Protector (Upright, Pendent, Sidewall, Sidewall EC) - HEC-12 - EC-12 RES - HEC-12 EC - HEC-12 EC PRO - HEC-12 ID - HEC-12 PRO - HEC-12 PRO QR - HEC-20 - Prohibitor QR and AC
- Agency
- CPSC
- Recall date
- Oct 14, 1998
- Status
- Active
- Company
- Central Sprinkler
1. What product was recalled?
CPSC, Central Sprinkler Recall Omega Fire Sprinklers; Settle Lawsuit
- RECALL-NUMBER
- 99008
Omega fire sprinklers
- RECALL-NUMBER
- 99008
2. Is my exact product affected?
Compare every printed identifier. A matching value can indicate that your product is included.
3. What is the hazard?
CPSC alleges that, on average, between 30 and 40 percent of Omegas removed from various locations across the country for testing failed to activate as they should. CPSC is warning consumers that they are at risk of bodily injury or death and should have Omegas replaced as soon as possible.
4. What should I do now?
For further information, consumers may call CPSC's toll-free Hotline at 800-638-2772.
5. Where was it sold or distributed?
See the official CPSC notice for retailer and distribution details.
6. Were injuries or illnesses reported?
No separate injury or illness statement was present in the normalized record. Check the official source for the latest report.
7. What remedy is available?
For further information, consumers may call CPSC's toll-free Hotline at 800-638-2772.
8. Is the recall active or closed?
The source status is Active. The Recall Guy's urgency label is urgent, which is a separate deterministic site label.
9. When was the information checked?
Last checked .
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10. Where is the official source?
The Recall Guy normalizes public source data for easier checking. Source agencies remain authoritative. Confirm identifiers and instructions at the official source.