Paramount Recalls Trident Ultraviolet Sanitation Systems for Pools Due to Fire Hazard
CPSC recall 14173. Recall date: . Last publish date of the CPSC notice: .
Hazard, in the words of CPSC
Electrical arcing can cause the units to catch fire, posing a fire hazard.
Remedy, in the words of CPSC
Consumers should immediately unplug the units from the outlet, or if hard-wired, the power source should be disconnected or turned off at the circuit breaker. Contact Paramount for a free replacement unit and free installation.
CPSC recall 14173 has the recall date 13 May 2014. The notice names the firm Paramount Leisure Industries d/b/a Paramount Pool and Spa Systems. The recall has about 960 units. The median CPSC recall of 2014 has 5,700 units. This register puts the recall under the hazard Fire. CPSC gives the product type Swimming Pool Equipment.
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More of the notice
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| Incidents and injuries | None reported |
|---|---|
| Units | 960 |
| Remedy options | Replace |
| Description | 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. |
| Product | Paramount Trident Series 2 (UV II) Ultraviolet Sanitation Systems for pools, About 960, Swimming Pool Equipment |
| Sold at | Pool companies from September 2013 through January 2014 for between $600 and $750. |
| Manufacturer | Paramount Leisure Industries d/b/a Paramount Pool and Spa Systems |
| Made in | United States, China |
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The recall in context
- Units in this recall
- 960Median of 2014: 5,700
- CPSC recalls of 2014
- 296
- Recalls of 2014 with one of the same hazards
- 28%
- Recalls of 2014 in the category Swimming Pool Equipment
- 1%
- Recalls on the register that name Paramount Leisure Industries d/b/a Paramount Pool and Spa Systems
- 1
Official channels
- CPSC recall notice 14173The notice on the CPSC site, with the pictures and the contact of the firm.
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Recall Register. CPSC recall 14173. https://recallregister.com/product/1676-paramount-recalls-trident-ultraviolet-sanitation-systems-for-pools-due/. Source: CPSC Recall Retrieval Web Services. Data through .
Sources
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- US Consumer Product Safety Commission
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- Data retrieved
- 30 Sep 2026
- Newest CPSC recall on the register
- 24 Sep 2026
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Questions
- Does CPSC recall 14173 report injuries?
- The CPSC notice says:
None reported
- Where was the product sold?
- The CPSC notice says:
Pool companies from September 2013 through January 2014 for between $600 and $750.
- Which remedy options does CPSC list for recall 14173?
- CPSC lists 1 remedy option:
Replace
- How many units are in CPSC recall 14173?
- The CPSC notice gives this number:
About 960