Trident Recalls Ultraviolet Sanitation Systems for Pools Due to Fire Hazard
Recall Overview
| Recall Date | |
|---|---|
| Product | Trident Series 2 Ultraviolet Sanitation Systems for pools |
| Units | About 3,660 |
| Hazards | Electrical arcing can cause the units to catch fire, posing a fire hazard. |
| Remedies | 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. |
| Manufacturers | Trident Ultraviolet Corp., of Marina del Rey, Calif. (this company is out of business but is handling this recall) |
Details
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.
Consumer Contact
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 [email protected].
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