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U.S. CPSC
May 1, 2007 |
August Deadline Set for End to Central Sprinkler O-Ring Sprinkler Recall Property owners should act now to request replacement of sprinkler heads.   |
U.S. CPSC
June 12, 2007 |
Globe Fire Sprinkler Corp. Recalls Dry Fire Sprinklers: Model J Heads Can Fail to Operate During a Fire The sprinkler heads can deteriorate over time and fail to operate in a fire. |
U.S. CPSC
May 28, 2003 |
Update of O-Ring Fire Sprinklers Recalled by Central Sprinkler Company Central initiated the voluntary replacement program in 2001 because it discovered the performance of these O-ring sprinklers can degrade over time. |
U.S. CPSC
April 25, 2003 |
CPSC Warns Consumers to Replace Star ME-1 Dry Fire Sprinklers Made by Sprinkler Corporation of Milwaukee Because SCM is no longer in operation and has no assets, it is unable to conduct a recall, so no free replacement or refund is available for its sprinklers. Nevertheless, SCM urges building owners to follow CPSC guidance by replacing any Star ME-1 fire sprinklers manufactured from 1983-1995. |
U.S. CPSC
April 25, 2003 |
American Household Inc. Recalls Star ME-1 Dry Fire Sprinklers CPSC reports that samples of Star ME-1 sprinklers removed from several locations and tested by independent testing laboratories did not operate as intended. |
This Old House
Bruce Irving |
Life-Saving Fire Prevention Products From smoke alarms to automatic sprinkler systems, learn ways to protect your home and family from fire's devastating effects. |
U.S. CPSC
May 19, 2006 |
Tyco Fire & Security Recall to Upgrade Software of Fire Detection Systems Sensors in these fire detection systems could experience reduced sensitivity to smoke in conditions of high humidity and high temperature, which could delay the detection of smoke in the event of a fire. |
U.S. CPSC
November 9, 2006 |
Enesco Group Inc. Recalls Heartwood Creek(R) Turtle Sprinklers for Laceration Hazard The sprinkler can break or shatter under normal garden hose water pressure, presenting a laceration hazard to consumers. |
U.S. CPSC
November 20, 2008 |
Watts Water Technologies Recalls Rotor and Shaft Assemblies Due to Fire Hazard If the assembly was installed in a fire suppression system and remained in a closed position, sufficient water might not have been available in the event of a fire. This posed a fire hazard to consumers. |
U.S. CPSC
July 17, 2003 |
Toad Lawn Sprinklers Recalled by Midwest A small hose inside the toad can fail, allowing water to fill the toad's cavity. The increased water pressure can cause the toad to explode, posing the risk of injury to anyone nearby. |
Entrepreneur
June 2003
Jacquelyn Lynn |
Promises, Promises Take a better look at your business's protection warranty. |
U.S. CPSC
June 24, 2008 |
A. O. Smith Recalls Water Pump Motors Due to Fire Hazard The water pumps with the recalled motors are labeled as containing a one-horsepower motor, but actually contain a 3/4-horsepower motor. Under certain conditions, the smaller motor could overheat, posing a fire hazard to consumers. |
U.S. CPSC
October 12, 2007 |
Ross Stores Recalls Turtle Sprinklers Due to Laceration Hazard The turtle's body can fill with water, causing it to crack or explode, posing a laceration hazard to consumers. |
U.S. CPSC
August 25, 2006 |
Syratech Corporation Recalls Elements Decorative Lawn Sprinklers If placed under intense water pressure, and pieces of plastic body can crack, break off and be projected 5 to 10 feet in the air, posing a risk of injury to consumers and bystanders. |
This Old House
August 1999
Brad Lemley |
Insuring Against Fire How to make sure you are covered if you lose all or part of your home to fire. |
The Motley Fool
November 8, 2005
Selena Maranjian |
Home Insurance Surprises If you're a homeowner and you've bought home insurance, you probably think you're covered. There are some things you might not realize, though. |
AboutSafety
March 2, 2001
Paul Somerville |
Fire: It Won't Happen To You? Fires devastate workplaces when they strike, but few of us take the risk seriously. |
This Old House
Bruce Irving |
Stop a Fire Before it Starts A fire can start anywhere in the house. Here's how to stop one before it starts. |
U.S. CPSC
October 8, 2003 |
CPSC Warns: Millions of Americans Have Smoke Alarms that Don't Work This is Fire Prevention Week (October 5-11), but the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) estimates that millions of homes in the U.S. have smoke alarms that do not work. Usually, the batteries are dead or missing. |
AboutSafety
November 29, 2000 |
Igniting Passion For Dousing Fires Measures required to prevent fire can be simple, and they need to be part of any effective workplace health and safety program. |
U.S. CPSC
April 1, 2004 |
CPSC Recommends Fresh Batteries for Smoke Alarms and Fire Safety Tips for Every Home Everyone needs a smoke alarm with a fresh battery on every level of the house and in every bedroom |
This Old House
David Webster |
Fire Extinguishers How effective are they? Which should you buy? Here's everything every homeowner needs to know about fire extinguishers. |
The Motley Fool
April 29, 2004
Selena Maranjian |
When Your House Burns Down Keep those home fires from burning a hole in your heart and wallet. Home fires don't happen only to other people. They could happen to you, too. Learn about some steps you can take to prevent one in your home, and what to do in case one does happen. |
The Motley Fool
November 30, 2004 |
Don't Neglect Renter's Insurance You don't have to own a home to need domicile insurance. |
| This Old House |
Fire Pit Safety These tips will keep your friendly fire from becoming a raging inferno. |
U.S. CPSC
September 15, 2011 |
CPSC Completes Final Studies to Help Affected Homeowners Remediate Problem Drywall The guidance calls for the replacement of all: problem drywall; smoke and carbon monoxide alarms; electrical distribution components, including receptacles, switches and circuit breakers, but not necessarily wiring; and fusible-type fire sprinkler heads. |
Popular Mechanics
June 1999 |
Rain Makers Watering effectively with a sprinkler is a simple, multistep process. First, choose a sprinkler that allows you to water as much area as possible without relocating it... |
Fast Company
April 2000
Anna Muoio |
Where There's Smoke It Helps to Have a Smoke Jumper If you spend too much of your time "putting out fires," then take some advice from master smoke jumper Wayne Williams. He'll teach you how to think clearly, to act decisively, to work precisely -- and to solve problems before they burn out of control. |
Popular Mechanics
November 2007
Erik Sofge |
Quick HomeHero Fire Extinguisher Is One You Don't Have to Hide This new fire extinguisher could help save your house, but not because of any chemical breakthrough. It simply looks good enough to be at the ready. |
Chemistry World
October 18, 2013
Phillip Broadwith |
Worker dies in Dow lab fire An investigation by the local fire department concluded that the fire started when trimethylindium, a pyrophoric precursor to semiconductor materials, was exposed to the air and ignited spontaneously. |
AskMen.com
August 27, 2003
Steve Richer |
How To: Fireproof Your Home Anticipating problems is always the best way to avoid them. If you follow these tips, you'll have a better chance of not just surviving a fire, but avoiding one altogether. |
Inc.
August 2008
Ryan McCarthy |
Business For Sale: A Foam-based Business A Southern California fire-safety company is for sale for $8.5 million. |
Science News
November 3, 2007
Julie J. Rehmeyer |
Math Trek: Math on Fire Mathematicians are building a model to predict wildfire movement. |
This Old House
November 2007
Sal Vaglica |
Stovetop Fire Safety The holiday season is a bustling time of year in most kitchens, but also lends itself well to a kitchen fire. |
National Gardening
Kim Haworth |
Fire-Safe Landscaping Homes are tucked into hillside forests and perched atop grassy knolls to take advantage of spectacular views. During fire season, this is an invitation to disaster. But there are several measures you can take to reduce the immediate risk of fire danger around your own home. |
