Paramount Recalls Trident Ultraviolet Sanitation Systems for Pools Due to Fire H...
Reason for Recall / Hazard
Electrical arcing can cause the units to catch fire, posing a fire hazard.
Product Description & Identification
This recall involves all Paramount Trident Series 2 (UV II) ultraviolet sanitation systems. The sanitation systems are a gray tube that stands 32 inches high by 11 inches in diameter. They are plumbed into the pool's water circulation pipes and plugged in or hard-wired into an electrical system. The pool's water runs through the unit and is sanitized by ultraviolet lamps. This is a secondary sanitation system used in conjunction with chemical sanitizers such as chlorine or bromine. "Trident UV II" or "Series 2 Trident Ultraviolet Corporation UV Sanitation System" is printed on a black label on the front of the units. In addition, a silver sticker on the units has the following wording "Paramount Series 2 Ultraviolet Pool Sanitizer System," "Trident Series 2 Ultraviolet Water Treatment System" or "Trident Ultra UV Series 2 Water Treatment System" and a date code of 9/9/2013 or later. Some date codes consist of a series of letters. Consumers with letters in the date code need to go to www.1paramount.com to determine if their unit is included in the recall.
Affected Products
Paramount Trident Series 2 (UV II) Ultraviolet Sanitation Systems for pools
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2014/Paramount-Recalls-Trident-Ultraviolet-Sanitation-Systems-for-Pools |
| Title | Paramount Recalls Trident Ultraviolet Sanitation Systems for Pools Due to Fire Hazard |
| Images › 1 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Recall.2014.14173.ParamountTridentUV1frontLARGE.jpg |
| Images › 1 › Caption | Trident II pool sanitation system |
| Images › 2 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Recall.2014.14173.ParamountTridentUV2frontLARGE.jpg |
| Images › 2 › Caption | Trident Series 2 pool sanitation system |
| Images › 3 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Recall.2014.14173.ParamountTridentUV3backLARGE.jpg |
| Images › 3 › Caption | Trident II pool sanitation system |
| Images › 4 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Recall.2014.14173.ParamountTridentUV4labelLARGE.jpg |
| Images › 4 › Caption | Label on Paramount Trident pool sanitation system |
| Images › 5 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Recall.2014.14173.ParamountTridentUV5labelLARGE.jpg |
| Images › 5 › Caption | Label on Paramount Trident pool sanitation system |
| Images › 6 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Recall.2014.14173.ParamountTridentUV6labelLARGE.jpg |
| Images › 6 › Caption | Label on Paramount Trident pool sanitation system |
| Hazards › Name | Electrical arcing can cause the units to catch fire, posing a fire hazard. |
| Injuries › Name | None reported |
| Products › Name | Paramount Trident Series 2 (UV II) Ultraviolet Sanitation Systems for pools |
| Products › Type | Swimming Pool Equipment |
| Products › Category I D | 68334 |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 960 |
| Recall I D | 1676 |
| Remedies › Name | 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 Paramount for a free replacement unit and free installation. |
| Retailers › Name | Pool companies from September 2013 through January 2014 for between $600 and $750. |
| Recall Date | 2014-05-13T00:00:00 |
| Description | This recall involves all Paramount Trident Series 2 (UV II) ultraviolet sanitation systems. The sanitation systems are a gray tube that stands 32 inches high by 11 inches in diameter. They are plumbed into the pool's water circulation pipes and plugged in or hard-wired into an electrical system. The pool's water runs through the unit and is sanitized by ultraviolet lamps. This is a secondary sanitation system used in conjunction with chemical sanitizers such as chlorine or bromine. "Trident UV II" or "Series 2 Trident Ultraviolet Corporation UV Sanitation System" is printed on a black label on the front of the units. In addition, a silver sticker on the units has the following wording "Paramount Series 2 Ultraviolet Pool Sanitizer System," "Trident Series 2 Ultraviolet Water Treatment System" or "Trident Ultra UV Series 2 Water Treatment System" and a date code of 9/9/2013 or later. Some date codes consist of a series of letters. Consumers with letters in the date code need to go to www.1paramount.com to determine if their unit is included in the recall. |
| Recall Number | 14173 |
| Manufacturers › Name | Paramount Leisure Industries d/b/a Paramount Pool and Spa Systems, of Chandler, Ariz. |
| Remedy Options › Option | Replace |
| Consumer Contact | Paramount at (800) 621-5886 from 6 a.m. to 5 p.m. MT Monday through Friday or online at www.1paramount.com and click on the red button UV RECALL for more information or email uvrecall@1paramount.com. |
| Last Publish Date | 2015-01-09T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › 1 › Country | United States |
| Manufacturer Countries › 2 › Country | China |
Overview
- Recalling FirmParamount Leisure Industries d/b/a Paramount Pool and Spa Systems, of Chandler, Ariz.