The Recall Desk
Our severity:HighCPSC·04129·Announced 2004-04-28

TrojanUVMax Water Disinfection Systems Recalled for Fire Hazard

Trojan Technologies is recalling TrojanUVMax water disinfection systems because improperly soldered lamp pins can cause overheating and fire. No injuries or property damage have been reported.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 3/5 (High).

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a fire hazard due to overheating, which is a risk-of-harm product where injury has not yet been reported, fitting the 'High' severity criteria.

Plain-English summary

Trojan Technologies Inc. is recalling approximately 3,900 TrojanUVMax Water Disinfection Systems sold in the United States. The recall includes models D, D Plus, E, E Plus, F, F Plus, Pro 7, and 15. These systems, designed for residential and light commercial use, use ultraviolet light to disinfect water. The lamps were manufactured in the U.S., and the systems were assembled in Canada.

The recall is due to improperly soldered lamp pins that can cause the units to overheat, posing a fire hazard. Trojan Technologies has received 40 reports of systems overheating worldwide, resulting in some damaged units. No injuries or other property damage have been reported.

The recalled systems were sold from August 2000 through April 2004 for between $500 and $1,500. They were distributed through water treatment dealers, plumbing stores, and direct sales from plumbers. Consumers can contact Trojan Technologies by email at [email protected] or at 800-265-7246 to arrange a free lamp repair or replacement.

The recalled product

Product
TrojanUVMax® Water Disinfection System
Manufacturer
Trojan Technologies Inc., of London, Ontario, Canada
Category
Consumer Product — Water Treatment
Hazard
Affected units
3,900

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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