TrojanUVMax® Water Disinfection System
CPSC Recall #04-129 — April 27, 2004
Product
TrojanUVMax® Water Disinfection System
Description
WASHINGTON, D.C. - In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Trojan Technologies Inc., of London, Ontario, Canada, is voluntarily recalling about 3,900 (sold in the U.S.) TrojanUVMax Water Disinfection Systems. Some of the lamp pins used in these disinfection systems are improperly soldered, and can cause the units to overheat, posing a fire hazard.Name of product: TrojanUVMax® Water Disinfection SystemUnits: About 3,900 sold in the U.S. (About 12,500 sold worldwide)Manufacturer: Trojan Technologies Inc., of London, Ontario, CanadaHazard: Some of the lamp pins used in these disinfection systems are improperly soldered, and can cause the units to overheat, posing a fire hazard.Incidents/Injuries: 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.Description: The recalled TrojanUVMax system, designed for residential and light commercial application, uses ultraviolet light to disinfect water. "TROJANUVMAX" is written on the system's steel chamber. Models included in the recall are D, D Plus, E, E Plus, F, F Plus, Pro 7 and 15. Model numbers are written on the Underwriters Laboratories label on the power supply. No other Trojan Technologies model or product is included in this recall. The lamps were manufactured in the U.S. and the system is assembled in Canada.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.Remedy: Contact Trojan Technologies to arrange a free lamp repair or replacement.Consumer Contact: Consumers can contact the firm by email at [email protected] or at 800-265-7246 anytime.
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.
Incidents / Injuries
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.
Remedy
Contact Trojan Technologies to arrange a free lamp repair or replacement.
Units Affected
About 3,900 sold in the U.S. (About 12,500 sold worldwide)
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.
Manufacturer
Trojan Technologies Inc., of London, Ontario, Canada
Manufactured In
The lamps were manufactured in the U.S. and the system is assembled in Canada.