CPSC Recall in 2012: Gems Sensors Recalls Pressure Transducers Used in Fire Pump Controllers Due to Risk of Failure in a Fire

Updated on January 18, 2026.

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Data Source: CPSC.

Recall Number: 12-156

Date: April 23, 2012

Product Name: Gems 3100 Pressure Detectors/Transducers

Recall Description:

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product.

Hazard Description:

The transducer can fail to accurately detect water pressure in a fire suppression sprinkler system. This could cause the sprinkler system to fail to activate and pump water to the sprinklers in the event of a fire.

Consumer Action:

Remedy Type:

New Instructions, Replace

Units: About 25,000

Incidents:

None.

Sold At:

Gems sold the recalled 3100 Pressure Transducers directly to end-users and through distributors from January 2006 through February 2012 for about $250.

Manufactured In:

England