CPSC recall · Reported May 29, 2014
Trident Recalls Ultraviolet Sanitation Systems for Pools Due to Fire Hazard
Electrical arcing can cause the units to catch fire, posing a fire hazard.
Trident Ultraviolet Corp., of Marina del Rey, Calif. (this company is out of business but is handling this recall) recalled This recall involves all Trident Series 2 ultraviolet sanitation systems for pools. The s….
Trident Recalls Ultraviolet Sanitation Systems for Pools Due to Fire Hazard was recalled by Trident Ultraviolet Corp., of Marina del Rey, Calif. (this company is out of business but is handling this recall) in May 29, 2014. Reason: Electrical arcing can cause the units to catch fire, posing a fire hazard.. Remedy: Consumers should immediately unplug the units from the outlet, or if hard-wired, the powe…. Verify recall #14196 with the CPSC before acting.
The recall
Trident Ultraviolet Corp., of Marina del Rey, Calif. (this company is out of business but is handling this recall) issued this CPSC recall-Electrical arcing can cause the units to catch fire, posing a fire hazard..
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- agency class
- May 29, 2014
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Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #14196 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.
Recall Insight
This recall's affected scope, documented in the Recall Profile below, stays within a single-region or limited-distribution footprint. Distribution information was not included in the agency filing, so consumers should assume broad potential exposure until the firm publishes point-of-sale details. Consumers holding this product should act on the agency's documented remedy above rather than relying on general guidance.
Within the same product category the archive holds 6 closely related recalls, 6 from CPSC - clustering in a narrow category often points to a systemic quality-control or supplier issue rather than a one-off defect. Always verify the recall number against the official agency record before acting.
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Product description
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.
Reason for recall
Electrical arcing can cause the units to catch fire, posing a fire hazard.
Remedy, what to do
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.
Recall Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
| Severity class | Not classified by agency |
| Status | Active |
| Recall number | 14196 |
| Date reported | May 29, 2014 |
| Date initiated | May 29, 2014 |
| Recalling firm | Trident Ultraviolet Corp., of Marina del Rey, Calif. (this company is out of business but is handling this recall) |
| Affected scope | About 3,660 |
| Distribution | Not disclosed |
| Official source | CPSC notice → |
Profile values are sourced directly from the official CPSC enforcement record. Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.
What to do with this recall
Consumers should immediately unplug the units from the outlet, or if hard-wired, the power source should be disconnected or turne…
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- Follow the documented remedy (refund, replacement, repair, or disposal) rather than general advice. What to do next
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