CPSC2014-05-29
Trident Recalls Ultraviolet Sanitation Systems for Pools Due to Fire Hazard
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Hazard
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 power source should be disconnected or turned off at the circuit breaker. Contact Trident for a free repair kit.
Sold at
Pool companies nationwide from February 2009 through September 2013 for about $600.
Affected count
About 3,660
Injuries reported
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.
Manufactured in
United States, China
Remedy type
Repair
Products
Trident Series 2 Ultraviolet Sanitation Systems for pools
Consumer contact
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.
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2014/Trident-Recalls-Ultraviolet-Sanitation-Systems-for-PoolsDon't want to check this manually?
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