FM Approvals has been made aware of counterfeit automatic fire sprinklers found in Saudi Arabia bearing an FM Approvals mark. FM Approvals has neither tested nor certified these products.

Company Identity: Unknown

Product Identity: The sprinklers bear the sprinkler identification number (SIN) “TY325” which is designated to Tyco Fire Products and the marking “TYCO,” however, these were not made by Tyco Fire Products. The identity of the manufacturer is unknown.

Description: ½ inch NPT bulb-type standard spray pendent style sprinkler.

FM Approval Status: Not FM Approved.

Hazard Involved: These automatic sprinklers cannot be relied upon to react to or control a fire. Failure by any of the following mechanisms is possible: failure of the thermal element, orifice leakage, premature or delayed operation, separation of the deflector, inadequate or excessive discharge rate, corrosive attack, failure to operate, failure to produce an adequate discharge pattern, etc.