Electrical arcing can cause the units to catch fire
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Paramount Pool and Spa Systems of Chandler, Ariz., is recalling about 960 Paramount Trident Series 2 (UV II) Ultraviolet Sanitation Systems for pools.
Electrical arcing can cause the units to catch fire, posing a fire hazard.
No incidents or injuries have been reported.
This recall involves all Paramount Trident Series 2 (UV II) ultraviolet sanitation systems. 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 UV II” or “Series 2 Trident Ultraviolet Corporation UV Sanitation System” is printed on a black label on the front of the units. In addition, a silver sticker on the units has the following wording “Paramount Series 2 Ultraviolet Pool Sanitizer System,” “Trident Series 2 Ultraviolet Water Treatment System” or “Trident Ultra UV Series 2 Water Treatment System” and a date code of 9/9/2013 or later.
Some date codes consist of a series of letters. Consumers with letters in the date code need to go to www.1paramount.com to determine if their unit is included in the recall.
The systems, manufactured in the U.S., and China, were sold at 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 or turn off the power source at the circuit breaker. Contact Paramount for a free replacement unit and free installation.
Consumers may contact Paramount at (800) 621-5886 from 6 a.m. to 5 p.m. MT Monday through Friday or by at email uvrecall@1paramount.com.
