CPSC Recall in 2007: Globe Fire Sprinkler Corp. Recalls Dry Fire Sprinklers Model J Heads Can Fail to Operate During a Fire

Updated on January 18, 2026.

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Data Source: CPSC.

Recall Number: 07-209

Date: June 11, 2007

Product Name: Globe Model J Series Dry Fire Sprinklers

Recall Description:

WASHINGTON, D.C. - In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Globe Fire Sprinkler Corp., of Standish, Mich., is voluntarily recalling about 300,000 Globe Model J Series Dry Fire Sprinklers. The sprinkler heads can deteriorate over time and fail to operate in a fire.Name of Product: Globe Model J Series Dry Fire SprinklersUnits: About 300,000Manufacturer: Globe Fire Sprinkler Corp., of Standish, Mich.Hazard: The sprinkler heads can deteriorate over time and fail to operate in a fire.Incidents/Injuries: Globe has received five reports of sprinklers that failed to operate as intended during a fire. Globe has received no reports of injuries caused by sprinklers failing to operate.Description: Model J Series dry fire sprinklers come in pendent, upright, and sidewall configurations. The name "Globe," the letter "J" and the year of manufacture (1990 through 1999) are embossed on the frame of each sprinkler. These dry sprinklers were designed to be installed in areas of buildings where the sprinklers or water supply pipes may be subject to freezing, such as unheated attics, freezers and coolers, parking garages, porches and warehouses.Sold by: Fire protection contractors nationwide from January 1990 through December 1999 for between $27 and $36 per sprinkler head.Manufactured in: United StatesRemedy: Contact Globe immediately to arrange to receive replacement sprinkler heads at a reduced cost of $9 per sprinkler head.Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Globe at (800) 248-0278 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's website at www.globesprinkler.com and click on the "Recall" link.

Hazard Description:

The sprinkler heads can deteriorate over time and fail to operate in a fire.

Consumer Action:

Remedy Type:

Replace

Units: About 300,000

Incidents:

Globe has received five reports of sprinklers that failed to operate as intended during a fire. Globe has received no reports of injuries caused by sprinklers failing to operate.

Sold At:

Fire protection contractors nationwide from January 1990 through December 1999 for between $27 and $36 per sprinkler head.

Manufactured In:

United States