Trident Recalls Ultraviolet Sanitation Systems for Pools Due to Fire Hazard
Source: CPSC Recall #14196
Recall Date
2014-05-29
Manufacturer
Trident Ultraviolet Corp., of Marina del Rey, Calif. (this company is out of business but is handling this recall)
Units Affected
About 3,660
Products Involved
Trident Series 2 Ultraviolet Sanitation Systems for pools
Hazard
Electrical arcing can cause the units to catch fire, posing a fire hazard.
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.
Reported 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.
Sold At
Pool companies nationwide from February 2009 through September 2013 for about $600.
Manufactured In
ChinaUnited States
Full Recall Description
This recall involves all Trident Series 2 ultraviolet sanitation systems for pools. 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 Ultraviolet Corporation," "Series 2" and "UV Ultraviolet Sanitation System" are printed on a black label on the front of the units. "Trident Series 2 Ultraviolet Water Treatment System" and a series of letters for the date code are printed on a silver sticker on the units. Go to www.uvrecall.org to determine if the date code is included in the recall.
Data source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) via SaferProducts.gov.
For the most current recall information, check directly with CPSC or the manufacturer.
Last verified: 2026-03-28