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They are urged to: - Inspect all building fire sprinklers immediately to see if any units are subject to the recall. - Replace all recalled sprinklers using a qualified fire-protection professional. - Review historical maintenance records to confirm whether recalled units were previously identified and removed. - Alert relevant parties such as building managers, HOAs, facility administrators, schools, hospitals, nursing homes, and organizations responsible for older structures or vulnerable populations.

A fire occurred at an assisted living facility in Fall River, MA, which claimed the lives of ten residents and injured dozens more. The facility had not replaced dozens of recalled sprinkler heads, even though they had been identified during a prior fire-safety inspection.

The failure to replace these heads poses serious, potentially fatal fire-safety hazards. This is because minerals, salts, and other contaminants in water can degrade the rubber O-ring seals, which may cause the sprinkler heads to fail to activate during a fire.

Window coverings are intended to be used to cover windows rather than to create hazards.

To prevent hazards, window coverings should be kept out of reach of children. It is recommended to choose cordless options whenever possible to ensure safety.