CPSC2008-04-01
Gecko Alliance Recalls Electronic Spa Controls Used on Serenity Spas Due to Fire Hazard
Gecko Alliance of Quebec, Canada
Hazard
The hot tub's spa control can overheat, posing a fire hazard.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the hot tubs and reduce the water temperature control to the minimum setting. Consumers should contact Gecko Alliance's Back-Pak support center to receive the free retrofit enclosure kit. The kit will be provided with a full set of instructions. Instructions also are available at www.back-pak.com. Consumers should not use their spa until after the retrofit enclosure kit is installed.
Sold at
Hydropool dealers throughout Northeastern United States in Serenity brand spas from January 2002 through December 2004 for between $3,900 to $8,200.
Affected count
About 1,670
Injuries reported
Gecko Alliance has received 28 reports of the spa control overheating, including one incident of damage to spa equipment. No injuries have been reported.
Manufactured in
Canada
Products
Serenity Spa Hot Tubs
Consumer contact
For additional information, contact the Back-Pak support team toll-free at (800) 784 3256 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET or visit www.back-pak.com
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2008/Gecko-Alliance-Recalls-Electronic-Spa-Controls-Used-on-Serenity-Spas-Due-to-Fire-HazardDon't want to check this manually?
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