The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·20004·Announced 2019-10-03

VIQUA Recalls Solenoid Valve Kits for UV Water Treatment Systems

VIQUA is recalling solenoid valve kits for UV water treatment systems because electrical current could leak, posing a shock hazard. No injuries have been reported.

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 risk-of-harm product (electrical shock) where injury has not yet been reported, which aligns with the High severity criteria in the rubric.

Plain-English summary

VIQUA, of Canada, is recalling solenoid valve kits used in residential and commercial UV water treatment systems. The recall involves specific valve kits with a green coil component attached to the solenoid valve. These components are identified by ASCO parts numbers 400127-xxx and specific date codes ranging from 1A3 through 5A2 (weeks 13 through 52 of 2018) or 0B1 through 0B8 (weeks 1 through 8 of 2019).

The recall is due to a hazard where electrical current could leak from the solenoid valve, posing an electrical shock risk to users. The company has not reported any injuries or illnesses associated with the product. Approximately 70 units were sold in the United States, and about 170 were sold in Canada. The products were sold through VIQUA distributors and plumbing contractors nationwide between May 2018 and October 2019 for between $460 and $500.

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled valve kits and disconnect power to the UV water treatment system. Users should visit VIQUA's website to inspect the green coil component for the production date codes listed in the recall. Those with the affected solenoid valve should contact VIQUA to receive free installation of a replacement coil.

The recalled product

Product
VIQUA Solenoid Valve Kits
Manufacturer
VIQUA, of Canada
Category
Consumer Product — Water Treatment Equipment
Hazard
Affected units
70

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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