CPSC2004-04-28
CPSC, Trojan Technologies Announce Recall of Residential Water Disinfection Systems
Trojan Technologies Inc., of London, Ontario, Canada
Hazard
Some of the lamp pins used in these disinfection systems are improperly soldered, and can cause the units to overheat, posing a fire hazard.
Remedy
Contact Trojan Technologies to arrange a free lamp repair or replacement.
Sold at
Water treatment dealers, plumbing stores and through direct sales from plumbers, from August 2000 through April 2004, for between $500 and $1,500.
Affected count
About 3,900 sold in the U.S. (About 12,500 sold worldwide)
Injuries reported
Trojan Technologies has received 40 reports of the systems overheating worldwide, resulting in some damaged units. No injuries or other property damage have been reported.
Manufactured in
United States, Canada
Products
TrojanUVMax® Water Disinfection System
Consumer contact
Consumers can contact the firm by email at technicalsupport@viqua.com or at 800-265-7246 anytime.
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2004/CPSC-Trojan-Technologies-Announce-Recall-of-Residential-Water-Disinfection-Systems-Don't want to check this manually?
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