Trojan Technologies Recall of Residential Water Disinfection Systems
TrojanUVMax® Water Disinfection System
Date of Recall
2004-04-28CPSC Release Number
04-129Company Phone Number
(800) 241-7923Units
About 3,900 sold in the U.S. (About 12,500 sold worldwide)Manufacturer
Trojan Technologies Inc., of London, Ontario, CanadaSold By
Water treatment dealers, plumbing stores and through direct- sales from plumbers from August 2000 through April 2004 for between $500 and $1,500.Problem/Hazard
Some of the lamp pins used in these disinfection systems are improperly soldered, and can cause the units to overheat, posing a fire hazard.Injuries/Incidents
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.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.Remedy
Contact Trojan Technologies to arrange a free lamp repair or replacement.Consumer Contact
Consumers can contact Trojan toll-free at (800) 241-7923 anytime, or visit the firm's Web site at www.trojanuv.comRecall Comments
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