CPSC recall 14-173, announced May 13, 2014, covers Paramount Trident Series 2 (UV II) Ultraviolet Sanitation Systems for pools (about 960 units). Electrical arcing can cause the units to catch fire, posing a fire hazard. The notice reports no incidents. 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. Recall contact: call (800) 621-5886, go to www.1paramount.com, or email uvrecall@1paramount.com.
Compare the model on your label, then check any serial numbers, date codes, and exclusions in the notice. A model match alone does not confirm that your unit is included.
The CPSC data does not provide a discrete model-number list for this record. Compare the product description and identification details on the official notice.
"Trident UV II" or "Series 2 Trident Ultraviolet Corporation UV Sanitation System" is printed on a black label on the front of the units.
Which products are included?
This recall involves all Paramount Trident Series 2 (UV II) ultraviolet sanitation systems. 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 UV II" or "Series 2 Trident Ultraviolet Corporation UV Sanitation System" is printed on a black label on the front of the units. In addition, a silver sticker on the units has the following wording "Paramount Series 2 Ultraviolet Pool Sanitizer System," "Trident Series 2 Ultraviolet Water Treatment System" or "Trident Ultra UV Series 2 Water Treatment System" and a date code of 9/9/2013 or later. Some date codes consist of a series of letters. Consumers with letters in the date code need to go to www.1paramount.com to determine if their unit is included in the recall.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
Electrical arcing can cause the units to catch fire, posing a fire hazard.
Incidents and injuries
None reported
Official 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 Paramount for a free replacement unit and free installation.
Product and sales details
- Brand
- Paramount Leisure Industries d/b/a Paramount Pool and Spa Systems
- Manufacturer
- Paramount Leisure Industries d/b/a Paramount Pool and Spa Systems, of Chandler, Ariz.
- Recall number
- 14-173
- Units
- About 960
- Manufactured in
- United States, China
- Sold at / sales period
- Pool companies from September 2013 through January 2014 for between $600 and $750.
Paramount Trident Series 2 (UV II) Ultraviolet Sanitation Systems for pools
CPSC product type: Swimming Pool Equipment
Recall contact information
Paramount at (800) 621-5886 from 6 a.m. to 5 p.m. MT Monday through Friday or online at www.1paramount.com and click on the red button UV RECALL for more information or email uvrecall@1paramount.com.
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