Paramount Recalls Trident Ultraviolet Sanitation Systems for Pools Due to Fire Hazard
Recall 14173 · May 13, 2014 · Paramount
960
units affected
960
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 14173
- Date
- May 13, 2014
- Company
- Paramount
- Units affected
- 960
- Product
- Paramount Trident Series 2 (UV II) Ultraviolet Sanitation Systems for pools
- Product type
- Swimming Pool Equipment
- Remedy
- Replacement
- Hazard
- Fire
The product
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.
What can happen
Electrical arcing can cause the units to catch fire, posing a fire hazard.
The fix
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.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- None reported
- Sold at
- Pool companies from September 2013 through January 2014 for between $600 and $750.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled paramount trident series 2 (uv ii) ultraviolet sanitation systems for pools?
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.
What is the hazard?
Electrical arcing can cause the units to catch fire, posing a fire hazard.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. Contact the company named above for the remedy.