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Gems Sensors Recalls Pressure Transducers Used in Fire Pump Controllers Due to Risk of Failure in a Fire is CPSC recall #12156, announced on April 24, 2012. The CPSC cites the following hazard: 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. The remedy is 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.. Affected brand: Gems Sensors Inc..
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.
Affected products
Gems 3100 Pressure Detectors/Transducers
Recalled brands
Gems Sensors Inc.
Remedy
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.
Recall date
April 24, 2012
CPSC recall #12156 covers Gems Sensors Recalls Pressure Transducers Used in Fire Pump Controllers Due to Risk of Failure in a Fire, announced by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission on April 24, 2012. The CPSC cites the following hazard: 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.
The CPSC remedy for recall #12156 is 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.. Consumers should stop using the product and follow the instructions in the official CPSC notice.
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The primary source is the official CPSC notice at https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2012/Gems-Sensors-Recalls-Pressure-Transducers-Used-in-Fire-Pump-Controllers-Due-to-Risk-of-Failure-in-a-Fire. RecallDocket links to it from this page.
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