CPSCGeneral Alert
CPSC, Trojan Technologies Announce Recall of Residential Water Disinfection Syst...
Published: April 28, 2004Recall ID: 04129Category: generalCountry: US
Reason for Recall / 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.
Product Description & Identification
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.
Affected Products
TrojanUVMax® Water Disinfection System
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
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| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2004/CPSC-Trojan-Technologies-Announce-Recall-of-Residential-Water-Disinfection-Systems- |
| Title | CPSC, Trojan Technologies Announce Recall of Residential Water Disinfection Systems |
| Images › 1 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/trojanUVmax-water-disinfection.jpg |
| Images › 1 › Caption | Recalled TrojanUVMax® Water Disinfection System |
| Images › 2 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/trojanUVmax-lamp-steel-chamber.jpg |
| Images › 2 › Caption | Recalled UV lamp and steel chamber |
| Images › 3 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/trojanUVmax-harness-pins.jpg |
| Images › 3 › Caption | Recalled wiring harness and lamp pins |
| Hazards › Name | Some of the lamp pins used in these disinfection systems are improperly soldered, and can cause the units to overheat, posing a fire hazard. |
| Injuries › Name | 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. |
| Products › Name | TrojanUVMax® Water Disinfection System |
| Products › Type | Water Distillers/Coolers/Purifiers |
| Products › Category I D | 2230 |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 3,900 sold in the U.S. (About 12,500 sold worldwide) |
| Recall I D | 2609 |
| Remedies › Name | Contact Trojan Technologies to arrange a free lamp repair or replacement. |
| Retailers › Name | Water treatment dealers, plumbing stores and through direct sales from plumbers, from August 2000 through April 2004, for between $500 and $1,500. |
| Recall Date | 2004-04-28T00:00:00 |
| 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. |
| Recall Number | 04129 |
| Manufacturers › Name | Trojan Technologies Inc., of London, Ontario, Canada |
| Consumer Contact | Consumers can contact the firm by email at technicalsupport@viqua.com or at 800-265-7246 anytime. |
| Last Publish Date | 2025-02-10T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › 1 › Country | United States |
| Manufacturer Countries › 2 › Country | Canada |