CPSC, A. O. Smith Co. Announce Recall of Spas
CPSC, A. O. Smith Co. Announce Recall of Spas
Why was CPSC, A. O. Smith Co. Announce Recall of Spas recalled?
The motor in the circulating pump can overheat, posing a fire hazard to consumers.
What should I do if I have this product?
Consumers should stop using the spas immediately and contact the Spa Fulfillment Center to arrange for installation of a free replacement pump capacitor. Contact: Consumers may contact the Spa Fulfillment Center at (800) 899-6896 between 8:30 a.m. and 7 p.m. ET Monday through Friday.
What to do with a recalled product: refunds, receipts, safe disposal and how to report a problem.
Is my product affected?
Compare the item in your hand with every identifier below from the official CPSC record. Only products that match the listed product and identifiers are part of this recall.
- Product
- Coast Mountain Spas
- Company
- Coast Mountain® Spas, of Langley, British Columbia, Canada, A. O. Smith Electrical Products Company, of Tipp City, Ohio
- Quantity
- 25
- Sold at
- Coast Mountain dealers sold these spas in Washington, Idaho and Alaska, from January 1996 through October 2002, for between $4,000 and $8,000.
- Recall date
- May 27, 2004
- Incidents / injuries
- A. O. Smith has received three reports of overheating, resulting in fires. No injuries have been reported.
- Agency
- CPSC
Product description
The recalled Coast Mountain® spas have various model names, including Cypress, Seymour, Cowichan, Washington and Robson spas. The model name is located on the top corner of the spa. The recalled units have a capacitor made by Motors Capacitor Inc., which can be identified by a label on the motor that has the words, "Tiny Might." The spas have an acrylic liner with western red cedar siding and seat up to six adults.