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CPSC, Trojan Technologies Announce Recall of Residential Water Disinfection Systems

Recalled April 28, 2004 · CPSC recall 04129 · Trojan Technologies

Recalled TrojanUVMax® Water Disinfection SystemRecalled UV lamp and steel chamberRecalled wiring harness and lamp pins
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.
Remedy
Contact Trojan Technologies to arrange a free lamp repair or replacement.
Units
About 3,900 sold in the U.S. (About 12,500 sold worldwide)
Incidents / 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.

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.

What to do

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

Contact

Consumers can contact the firm by email at [email protected] or at 800-265-7246 anytime.

Product
TrojanUVMax® Water Disinfection System
Manufacturer(s)
Trojan Technologies Inc., of London, Ontario, Canada
Retailers
Water treatment dealers, plumbing stores and through direct sales from plumbers, from August 2000 through April 2004, for between $500 and $1,500.
Made in
United States · Canada

Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Official recall notice on cpsc.gov →

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