Trident Recalls Ultraviolet Sanitation Systems for Pools Due to Fire Hazard
Recall 14196 · May 29, 2014 · Trident
3,660
units affected
3,660
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 14196
- Date
- May 29, 2014
- Company
- Trident
- Units affected
- 3,660
- Product
- Trident Series 2 Ultraviolet Sanitation Systems for pools
- Product type
- Swimming Pool Equipment
- Remedy
- Repair
- Hazard
- Fire
The product
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.
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 Trident for a free repair kit.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- 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.
- Sold at
- Pool companies nationwide from February 2009 through September 2013 for about $600.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled trident series 2 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 Trident for a free repair kit.
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.