CPSC, A. O. Smith Co. Announce Recall of Spas
CPSC recall 04553 · announced May 27, 2004 · Coast Mountain® Spas · 25 units affected
The product
The recalled Coast Mountain® spas have various model names, including Cypress, Seymour, Cowichan, Washington and Robson spas. The model name is located on the top corner of the spa. The recalled units have a capacitor made by Motors Capacitor Inc., which can be identified by a label on the motor that has the words, "Tiny Might." The spas have an acrylic liner with western red cedar siding and seat up to six adults.
The hazard
The motor in the circulating pump can overheat, posing a fire hazard to consumers.
What to do (per CPSC)
Consumers should stop using the spas immediately and contact the Spa Fulfillment Center to arrange for installation of a free replacement pump capacitor.
Notes
Incidents (per CPSC): A. O. Smith has received three reports of overheating, resulting in fires. No injuries have been reported.
Sold at: Coast Mountain dealers sold these spas in Washington, Idaho and Alaska, from January 1996 through October 2002, for between $4,000 and $8,000.
Consumer contact: Consumers may contact the Spa Fulfillment Center at (800) 899-6896 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.