Trident Series 2 Ultraviolet Sanitation Systems for pools

CPSC Recall #14-196 — May 29, 2014

Recall #14-196 Date: May 29, 2014 Remedy: Repair

Product

Trident Series 2 Ultraviolet Sanitation Systems for pools

Description

Electrical arcing can cause the units to catch fire.

Hazard

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

Incidents / 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.

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.

Units Affected

About 3,660

Sold At

Pool companies nationwide from February 2009 through September 2013 for about $600.

Manufactured In

United States and China