CONSUMER SAFETY ALERT

Electrical arcing can cause the units to catch fire, posing a fire hazard.
Official Consumer Product Safety Recall • May 29, 2014

Trident Recalls Ultraviolet Sanitation Systems for Pools Due to Fire Hazard

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.

Required Consumer Action

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.

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.

Recall Details

Sold At
Pool companies nationwide from February 2009 through September 2013 for about $600.
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.
Manufacturer
Trident Ultraviolet Corp., of Marina del Rey, Calif. (this company is out of business but is handling this recall)
Remedy
Repair
Recall Number
14196

Product Information

Product Name
Trident Series 2 Ultraviolet Sanitation Systems for pools
Product Type
Swimming Pool Equipment
Number of Units
About 3,660
Manufacturer Name
Trident Ultraviolet Corp., of Marina del Rey, Calif. (this company is out of business but is handling this recall)
Manufactured In
China

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Full 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.