The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·14173·Announced 2014-05-13

Paramount Trident UV Pool Sanitizers Recalled for Fire Hazard

Paramount is recalling Trident Series 2 UV pool sanitizers because electrical arcing can cause the units to catch fire. Consumers should unplug the units and contact the manufacturer for a free replacement.

What this means for you

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 (electrical arcing) where no injuries have been reported, which aligns with the rubric criterion for 'risk-of-harm products where injury has not yet been reported.'

Plain-English summary

Paramount Leisure Industries is recalling approximately 960 Paramount Trident Series 2 (UV II) ultraviolet sanitation systems for pools. The recall was issued because electrical arcing can cause the units to catch fire, posing a fire hazard. No injuries have been reported.

The affected units are gray tubes that stand 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 units feature a black label on the front reading "Trident UV II" or "Series 2 Trident Ultraviolet Corporation UV Sanitation System." Additionally, a silver sticker on the units displays wording such as "Paramount Series 2 Ultraviolet Pool Sanitizer System" and a date code of 9/9/2013 or later. Some date codes consist of a series of letters; consumers with these codes should visit www.1paramount.com to determine if their unit is included in the recall.

The units were sold through pool companies from September 2013 through January 2014 for between $600 and $750. Consumers should immediately unplug the units from the outlet, or if hard-wired, disconnect the power source or turn it off at the circuit breaker. Consumers should contact Paramount for a free replacement unit and free installation.

The recalled product

Product
Paramount Trident Series 2 (UV II) Ultraviolet Sanitation Systems for pools
Manufacturer
Paramount Leisure Industries d/b/a Paramount Pool and Spa Systems, of Chandler, Ariz.
Category
Consumer Product — Pool Equipment
Hazard
Affected units
960

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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