Counterfeit Automatic Fire Sprinklers Found in Malaysia

Alert Summary

FM Approvals has been made aware of automatic fire sprinklers found in Malaysia bearing a counterfeit FM Approvals mark. FM Approvals has neither tested nor certified this product.

Product Identity

The sprinklers bear the marking “VIKING” on the wrench boss and the Viking SIN “VK100” on the deflector but the identity of the manufacturer is unknown.

Description

½” NPT frangible bulb type automatic sprinkler.

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, bulb strutting (incomplete fracture), ejection of the deflector, inadequate or excessive discharge rate, corrosive attack, failure to operate, failure to produce an adequate discharge pattern, etc.

The sprinklers were not produced by the Viking Corporation.