What
are the terms of the recall?
To request replacement sprinklers and to receive reimbursement,
customers must submit Proof of Claim and Waiver and Release forms
(both found in the notice packet) no later than August 1, 1999
to participate fully in the settlement. If you submit your claim
postmarked between August 1, 1999 and November 1, 2001, you will
receive free replacement sprinklers, but you will not receive
any reimbursement toward installation costs.
Why
are Omega sprinklers being recalled?
The Consumer Product Safety Commission believes Omega sprinklers are defective
and could fail in a fire.
How
can I tell if my fire sprinklers are Omegas?
All Omega sprinklers contain one, two, or three small circular
discs at the base of the sprinkler. These discs may be as small
as the head of a pencil eraser or as large as a dime. The discs
are very flat and thin and are spaced closely together. They
may be white, chrome, or brass depending upon the finish of
the sprinkler. If the sprinklers in your building do not contain
these discs, they are not Omegas. If your sprinklers do have
these discs, they may be Omegas.
Are
there any other things I should look for to tell if my sprinklers
are Omegas?
All Omega sprinklers contain the word "Central" or the letters
"CSC" somewhere on the daisy-like device. Never attempt to unscrew
the sprinkler yourself.
How
do I install the replacement sprinklers?
Sprinklers should be installed by a licensed, trained sprinkler
contractor. Each Omega owner is responsible for arranging the
removal of their Omega sprinklers and the installation of the
replacement sprinklers. Central has established a trust which
will provide a reimbursement towards this cost.
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