For Immediate Release
April 28, 2004
Release # 04-129
Firm's Hotline: (800) 241-7923
CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772
CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908
CPSC, Trojan Technologies Announce Recall of Residential Water
Disinfection Systems
WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission,
in cooperation with the manufacturers named below, today announced
voluntary recalls of the following consumer products. Consumers should
stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed.
Name of product: TrojanUVMax(r) Water Disinfection System
Units: About 3,900 sold in the U.S. (About 12,500 sold worldwide)
Manufacturer/Importer: Trojan Technologies Inc., of London, Ontario,
Canada
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.
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.
Sold at: Water treatment dealers, plumbing stores and through direct-
sales from plumbers from August 2000 through April 2004 for between $500
and $1,500.
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.com.