CPSC recall 14-196, announced May 29, 2014, covers Trident Series 2 Ultraviolet Sanitation Systems for pools (about 3,660 units). Electrical arcing can cause the units to catch fire, posing a fire hazard. The notice cites 38 incident reports and 1 injury. 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 (855) 522-8200, go to www.uvrecall.org, or email assistance@uvrecall.org.
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 Ultraviolet Corporation," "Series 2" and "UV Ultraviolet Sanitation System" are printed on a black label on the front of the units.
Which products are included?
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.
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
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.
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 Trident for a free repair kit.
Product and sales details
- Brand
- Trident Ultraviolet
- Manufacturer
- Trident Ultraviolet Corp., of Marina del Rey, Calif. (this company is out of business but is handling this recall)
- Recall number
- 14-196
- Units
- About 3,660
- Manufactured in
- United States, China
- Sold at / sales period
- Pool companies nationwide from February 2009 through September 2013 for about $600.
Trident Series 2 Ultraviolet Sanitation Systems for pools
CPSC product type: Swimming Pool Equipment
Recall contact information
Trident toll-free at (855) 522-8200 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday or online at www.uvrecall.org or email assistance@uvrecall.org.
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