CPSC2018-03-13
MAAX Spas Recalls Hot Tubs and Swim Spas Due to Fire Hazard
MAAX Spas Industries Corp., Chandler, Arizona
Hazard
The UV generator inside the hot tub and swim spa can ignite while in use, posing a fire hazard.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the hot tubs and swim spas and contact a MAAX Spas' dealer for a free repair.
Sold at
Independent hot tub and swim spa retailers nationwide, from January 2012 through July 2015. Hot tubs were sold for about $4,000 to $15,000. Swim spas were sold for about $16,000 to $30,000.
Affected count
About 550 in the U.S. (In addition, about 630 were sold in Canada)
Injuries reported
Maax Spas has received six reports of generators in the affected hot tubs and swim spas igniting and causing damage to the generators and surrounding hot tub or swim spa components. There have been no reports of injuries.
Manufactured in
United States
Remedy type
Repair
Products
Maax Spas hot tubs and swim spas
Consumer contact
MAAX Spas at 800-413-2704 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Arizona local time, Monday through Friday, email at duvrepair@maaxspas.com or online at www.maaxspas.com or www.deltaUVrepair.com for more information.
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2018/MAAX-Spas-Recalls-Hot-Tubs-and-Swim-Spas-Due-to-Fire-HazardDon't want to check this manually?
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