CPSC2002-10-29
CPSC, Jason International Inc. Announce Recall of Air-Whirlpool Baths
Jason International Inc., of North Little Rock, Ark.
Hazard
Air baths release heated bubbles into the water. A heating element on these baths can fail to shut off, posing a fire hazard.
Remedy
Consumers should check their bath's serial number and call to determine if their bath is part of the recall. If a bath is included in the recall, consumers should disconnect the electrical supply to their bath by unplugging the equipment or by switching off the circuit breaker immediately and schedule an appointment for a free repair.
Sold at
Plumbing distributors and kitchen and bath showrooms sold these baths nationwide, from January 2002 through September 2002, for about $3,000.
Affected count
About 800
Injuries reported
Jason has received one report of a fire involving one of these baths, which resulted in minor damage. No injuries have been reported.
Products
Jason AirMasseur™ and Air Whirlpool Baths
Consumer contact
They should call the Jason Technical Service Department at (800) 255-5766 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday or visit the firm's web site at www.jasoninternational.com
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2003/CPSC-Jason-International-Inc-Announce-Recall-of-Air-Whirlpool-Baths-Don't want to check this manually?
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