CPSC, Central Sprinkler Recall Omega Fire Sprinklers; Settle Lawsuit
CPSC recall 99008. Recall date: . Last publish date of the CPSC notice: .
Hazard, in the words of CPSC
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.
Remedy, in the words of CPSC
Recall remedy no longer available. Discard the product. Do not donate or resell.
CPSC recall 99008 has the recall date 14 Oct 1998. The notice names the firm Central Sprinkler Corp. and its subsidiary, Central Sprinkler. The recall has about 8,400,000 units. The median CPSC recall of 1998 has 65,000 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
The hazard and the remedy are at the top of the page. Each quotation is the text of CPSC.
| Incidents and injuries | CPSC has received reports of Omega sprinklers not functioning in 17 fires. At least four persons suffered injuries, including burns and smoke inhalation. Over $4.3 million in property damage has been reported. The fires occurred between 1990 and the present in Arizona, California, Florida, Georgia, Indiana, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, New York, Pennsylvania and Texas. In some cases, the sprinkler directly above the fire failed to operate. |
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| Units | 8,400,000 |
| Description | 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 |
| Product | Omega brand fire sprinklers, Approximately 8.4 million, Sprinklers (Fire) |
| Sold at | Omega fire sprinklers are installed in homes, schools, hospitals, dormitories, nursing homes, prisons, offices, hotels and other buildings as well as federal buildings, including the Smithsonian Museums and the U.S. Capitol, which house many of the country's historical artifacts. Omegas have been… |
| Manufacturer | Central Sprinkler Corp. and its subsidiary, Central Sprinkler Co |
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The recall in context
- Units in this recall
- 8,400,000Median of 1998: 65,000
- CPSC recalls of 1998
- 133
- Recalls of 1998 with one of the same hazards
- 29%
- Recalls of 1998 in the category Sprinklers (Fire)
- 1%
- Recalls on the register that name Central Sprinkler Corp. and its subsidiary, Central Sprinkler
- 1
Official channels
- CPSC recall notice 99008The notice on the CPSC site, with the pictures and the contact of the firm.
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Recall Register. CPSC recall 99008. https://recallregister.com/product/6213-cpsc-central-sprinkler-recall-omega-fire-sprinklers-settle-lawsuit/. Source: CPSC Recall Retrieval Web Services. Data through .
Sources
- Source
- US Consumer Product Safety Commission
- Licence
- US government work, public domain
- Data retrieved
- 30 Sep 2026
- Newest CPSC recall on the register
- 24 Sep 2026
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Questions
- Does CPSC recall 99008 report injuries?
- The CPSC notice says:
CPSC has received reports of Omega sprinklers not functioning in 17 fires. At least four persons suffered injuries, including burns and smoke inhalation. Over $4.3 million in property damage has been reported. The fires occurred between 1990 and the present in Arizona, California, Florida, Georgia, Indiana, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, New York, Pennsylvania and Texas. In some cases, the sprinkler directly above the fire failed to operate.
- Where was the product sold?
- The CPSC notice says:
Omega fire sprinklers are installed in homes, schools, hospitals, dormitories, nursing homes, prisons, offices, hotels and other buildings as well as federal buildings, including the Smithsonian Museums and the U.S. Capitol, which house many of the country's historical artifacts. Omegas have been…
- How many units are in CPSC recall 99008?
- The CPSC notice gives this number:
Approximately 8.4 million