Trident Recalls Ultraviolet Sanitation Systems for Pools Due to Fire Hazard
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2014-05-29). Hazards: fire. About 3,660 units in the US.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 14196 |
| Published | 2014-05-29 |
| Last updated | 2015-01-09 |
| Product category | Swimming Pool Equipment |
| Products | Trident Series 2 Ultraviolet Sanitation Systems for pools |
| Firm named in the title | Trident |
| Firms | Trident Ultraviolet Corp., of Marina del Rey, Calif. (this company is out of business but is handling this recall) (manufacturer) |
| Manufactured in | China, United States |
| Units (US) | 3,660 |
| Hazard classes | fire |
| Remedy classes | repair |
| Sold | Pool companies nationwide from February 2009 through September 2013 for about $600. |
Description
This recall involves all Trident Series 2 ultraviolet sanitation systems for pools. The sanitation systems are a gray tube that stands 32 inches high by 11 inches in diameter. They are plumbed into the pool's water circulation pipes and plugged in or hard-wired into an electrical system. The pool's water runs through the unit and is sanitized by ultraviolet lamps. This is a secondary sanitation system used in conjunction with chemical sanitizers such as chlorine or bromine. "Trident Ultraviolet Corporation," "Series 2" and "UV Ultraviolet Sanitation System" are printed on a black label on the front of the units. "Trident Series 2 Ultraviolet Water Treatment System" and a series of letters for the date code are printed on a silver sticker on the units. Go to www.uvrecall.org to determine if the date code is included in the recall.
Hazard
Electrical arcing can cause the units to catch fire, posing a fire hazard.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately unplug the units from the outlet, or if hard-wired, the power source should be disconnected or turned off at the circuit breaker. Contact Trident for a free repair kit.
Incidents and injuries
There have been 38 reports of the sanitation systems melting and or catching fire, one burn injury to a consumer's hand and about $23,000 in property damage reported.
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