Counterfeit Tyco Fire Products TY7226 Automatic Fire Sprinklers

FM Approvals has been made aware of counterfeit automatic fire sprinklers found in Brazil 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) “TY7226” which is designated to Tyco Fire Products and the letters “TFP,” however, these were not made by Tyco Fire Products. The identity of the manufacturer is unknown.

Description: ¾ inch NPT fusible type 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.