A counterfeit version of the authentic Tyco and Globe TY3151 fire sprinkler has been identified.
The fire sprinkler was not manufactured or labeled by Tyco International, Inc., or Globe Fire Sprinkler Corporation; and the thermo bulb was not manufactured or labeled by Job, GmbH., affiliates or agents. UL and Loss Prevention Certification Board counterfeit fire sprinkler (Release 12PN-32)
UL and the Loss Prevention Certification Board (LPCB) is notifying distributors, contractors, fire departments, regulatory agencies, and authorities having jurisdiction that the counterfeit Fire Sprinkler identified below bears a counterfeit UL Certification Mark for the United States and Canada and a counterfeit LPCB Mark.
The Fire Sprinkler has not been evaluated by UL or LPCB to the appropriate Standards for Safety and it is unknown if the Fire Sprinkler complies with any safety requirements.
Tyco manufactures the authentic Tyco TY 3151 fire sprinkler.
Note that the counterfeit fire sprinkler is marked with the same model number and constructed similar to the Tyco & Globe fire sprinkler that is authorized to bear the UL and LPCB Marks.
The counterfeit fire sprinkler is marked with the same model number and constructed similar to a Globe fire sprinkler that is authorized to bear the UL and LPCB Marks.
The authentic Globe TY3151 is NOT marked "Globe."
The counterfeit Globe product is marked "GLOBE" on the on the wrench boss.
The authentic Globe product DOES NOT have the "GLOBE" branding the on the wrench boss.
Although the sprinkler deflector is marked with model "TY3151" and the thermo bulb is marked "JOB F5" this counterfeit was not manufactured or labeled by Tyco or Globe and the thermo bulb was not manufactured or labeled by Job, GmbH.
The counterfeit product bears counterfeit UL and LPC Marks and the following information on the sprinkler deflector:
"TY3151 SU 155F/ 68C SU"
and the wrench boss is marked "GLOBE".
Although the thermo bulb on the counterfeit is marked "JOB F5" it was not manufactured or labeled by Job, GmbH.
The counterfeit TY3151 is marked with "TY3151" as is the authentic product.
The sprinkler was not produced by Globe Fire Sprinkler or Tyco Fire Products.
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