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Fire / OverheatingMay 29, 2014CPSC #14196

Trident Recalls Ultraviolet Sanitation Systems for Pools Due to Fire Hazard

Product
Pools & Spas
Units affected
3,660
Remedy
repair

What was recalled

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.

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.

Made in

United States, China

Where it was sold

  • Pool companies nationwide from February 2009 through September 2013 for about $600.

Photos

Trident pool sanitation systemLabel on sanitation system with “Series 2”
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