Gems Sensors Recalls Pressure Transducers Used in Fire Pump Controllers Due to Risk of Failure in a Fire
CPSC recall 12156. Recall date: . Last publish date of the CPSC notice: .
Hazard, in the words of CPSC
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.
Remedy, in the words of CPSC
Contact Gems to receive enhanced twice monthly inspection instructions and information about a free replacement transducer, when warranted. End-users who use the 3100 Pressure Transducer in other applications in which water pressure is measured should contact Gems to determine if their units are affected.
CPSC recall 12156 has the recall date 24 Apr 2012. The notice names the firm Gems Sensors. The recall has about 25,000 units. The median CPSC recall of 2012 has 7,800 units. This register puts the recall under the hazard Fire. CPSC gives the product type Sprinklers (Fire).
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More of the notice
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| Incidents and injuries | None. |
|---|---|
| Units | 25,000 |
| Remedy options | New Instructions, Replace |
| Description | The Gems 3100 Pressure Transducer is used to detect pressure in a range of applications, including the detection of water pressure as part of a fire pump controller in a fire suppression sprinkler system. The transducer has "Gems Sensors & Controls," as well as the 18-digit part number, printed on a label affixed to the center of the transducer. Part numbers beginning with "3100" are included in this recall. |
| Product | Gems 3100 Pressure Detectors/Transducers, About 25,000, Sprinklers (Fire) |
| 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. |
| Importer | Gems Sensors Inc |
| Made in | England |
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The recall in context
- Units in this recall
- 25,000Median of 2012: 7,800
- CPSC recalls of 2012
- 310
- Recalls of 2012 with one of the same hazards
- 26%
- Recalls of 2012 in the category Sprinklers (Fire)
- 0%
- Recalls on the register that name Gems Sensors
- 1
Official channels
- CPSC recall notice 12156The notice on the CPSC site, with the pictures and the contact of the firm.
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Recall Register. CPSC recall 12156. https://recallregister.com/product/1027-gems-sensors-recalls-pressure-transducers-used-in-fire-pump-controller/. Source: CPSC Recall Retrieval Web Services. Data through .
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- Data retrieved
- 30 Sep 2026
- Newest CPSC recall on the register
- 24 Sep 2026
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Questions
- Does CPSC recall 12156 report injuries?
- The CPSC notice says:
None.
- Where was the product sold?
- The CPSC notice says:
Gems sold the recalled 3100 Pressure Transducers directly to end-users and through distributors from January 2006 through February 2012 for about $250.
- Which remedy options does CPSC list for recall 12156?
- CPSC lists 2 remedy options:
New Instructions, Replace
- How many units are in CPSC recall 12156?
- The CPSC notice gives this number:
About 25,000