CPSC2012-06-28
Watkins Manufacturing and Therm Products Recall Spas Due to Fire Hazard
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Hazard
A loose internal electrical connection of the spa heaters can overheat and ignite, posing a fire hazard.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled spas and shut off power to the spa unit, following instructions provided in the owner's manual or by the Watkins-Therm Products Response Hotline. Consumers should contact the Watkins-Therm Products Response Hotline or their Watkins Manufacturing spa dealer for a free replacement heater and installation by a service technician. Watkins Manufacturing spa dealers are also contacting all affected owners to schedule the free installation of a replacement heater.
Sold at
Independent spa dealers nationwide from March 2011 to March 2012 for between $6,000 and $12,000.
Affected count
About 5,600
Injuries reported
Watkins Manufacturing has received 31 reports of heaters on these spas overheating, five of which resulted in a fire. No injuries have been reported.
Manufactured in
United States
Remedy type
Replace
Products
Hot Spring Spas and Limelight Hot Tubs
Consumer contact
For more information, contact the Watkins-Therm Products Response Hotline at (855) 226-1314 anytime, or visit the Therm Products' website at www.thermproducts.com or the Watkins Manufacturing website at www.hotspring.com
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2012/Watkins-Manufacturing-and-Therm-Products-Recall-Spas-Due-to-Fire-HazardDon't want to check this manually?
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