(Oct. 24, 2025) – The Office of the State Fire Marshal has issued a notice about recalled fire sprinkler heads that malfunctioned at a Massachusetts assisted and independent-living facility. The faulty sprinklers failed to operate during a fire, causing 10 deaths and 30 injuries. These sprinkler heads were part of a nationwide recall in 2001. More information can be found at
Central Sprinkler Company Announce Voluntary Recall To Replace O-Ring Fire Sprinklers and
Mealane Corp. Announce Recall of Star Fire Sprinklers. The recall affected 35 million sprinkler heads, so please share this information with your facilities team to ensure your facility is not using any of these defective sprinkler heads.
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Larry Van Der Wege