TrojanUVMax® Water Disinfection System

CPSC Recall #04-129 — April 27, 2004

Recall #04-129 Date: April 27, 2004 Remedy: Replace, Repair

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.