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.. Recalled by Trident Ultraviolet Corp., of Marina del Rey, Calif. (this company is out of business but is handling this recall). Units affected: About 3,660.

Electrical arcing can cause the units to catch fire, posing a fire hazard.

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.

This recall was issued by the CPSC on May 29, 2014. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: 14196.