Recalls / 2004-04-28

CPSC, Trojan Technologies Announce Recall of Residential Water Disinfection Systems

04129 · Recalled 2004-04-28 · CPSC page

Recalled TrojanUVMax® Water Disinfection System

Description

The recalled TrojanUVMax system, designed for residential and light commercial application, uses ultraviolet light to disinfect water. "TROJANUVMAX" is written on the system's steel chamber. Models included in the recall are D, D Plus, E, E Plus, F, F Plus, Pro 7 and 15. Model numbers are written on the Underwriters Laboratories label on the power supply. No other Trojan Technologies model or product is included in this recall. The lamps were manufactured in the U.S. and the system is assembled in Canada.

Hazards

Some of the lamp pins used in these disinfection systems are improperly soldered, and can cause the units to overheat, posing a fire hazard.

Reported injuries

Trojan Technologies has received 40 reports of the systems overheating worldwide, resulting in some damaged units. No injuries or other property damage have been reported.

Remedy

Contact Trojan Technologies to arrange a free lamp repair or replacement.

Products

Name	Model	Units
TrojanUVMax® Water Disinfection System		About 3,900 sold in the U.S. (About 12,500 sold worldwide)

Parties

Manufacturer: Trojan Technologies Inc.
Made in: United States, Canada
Sold at: Water treatment dealers, plumbing stores, through direct sales, from August 2000 through April 2004, for, 500.

Consumer contact

Consumers can contact the firm by email at technicalsupport@viqua.com or at 800-265-7246 anytime.

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Source: CPSC recall 04129. Inclusion in this database is not legal or medical advice.