Paramount Recalls Trident Ultraviolet Sanitation Systems for Pools Due to Fire Hazard
Trident II pool sanitation system
Paramount Trident Series 2 (UV II) Ultraviolet Sanitation Systems for pools
Recall Date: May 13th, 2014 Type: Swimming Pool Equipment Units: About 960 Hazards:
Electrical arcing can cause the units to catch fire, posing a fire hazard. Remedies:
Replace
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.
Description
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.
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Trident II pool sanitation system
Trident Series 2 pool sanitation system
Trident II pool sanitation system
Label on Paramount Trident pool sanitation system
Label on Paramount Trident pool sanitation system
Label on Paramount Trident pool sanitation system
Consumer Contact:
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 [email protected].
Injuries:
None reported
Manufacturers:
Paramount Leisure Industries d/b/a Paramount Pool and Spa Systems, of Chandler, Ariz.
Retailers:
Pool companies from September 2013 through January 2014 for between $600 and $750.