CPSC, Firms Announce Recall of Infinity and Lifestyle Spas
CPSC recall 04047 · announced December 9, 2003 · Maax Spas · 13,000 units affected
The product
The recall involves Infinity and Lifestyle model spas manufactured by MAAX Spas. Only MAAX Spas equipped with a Motor Capacitor Inc. capacitor are included in this recall. Units that contain the capacitor have a label on the motor that reads, "Tiny Might." Various models of the spas are included in the recall. Contact the MAAX Spa Fulfillment Center to determine if your model is included in the recall.
The hazard
The motor capacitor, which is a component of the circulating pump, can overheat. This poses a fire hazard.
What to do (per CPSC)
Contact the MAAX Spa Fulfillment Center to arrange for installation of a free replacement pump motor capacitor.
Notes
Incidents (per CPSC): CPSC and MAAX Spas have received more than 100 reports of incidents of overheating of the motor capacitor. Twelve reports of overheating resulted in fires. No injuries or property damage, other than to the spa itself, have been reported.
Sold at: MAAX spa dealers sold these spas in the U.S. and Canada, from January 1998 through December 2001, for between $4,000 and $8,000.
Consumer contact: Contact the MAAX Spa Fulfillment Center at (877) 259-0289 between 8:30 a.m. and 7 p.m. ET Monday through Friday.
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.