CPSC Recall in 2004: CPSC, A. O. Smith Co. Announce Recall of Spas

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Data Source: CPSC.

Recall Number: 04-553

Date: May 26, 2004

Product Name: Coast Mountain Spas

Recall Description:

In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), A.O. Smith Electrical Products Company, of Tipp City, Ohio, is voluntarily recalling Coast Mountain Spas. The motor in the circulating pump can overheat, posing a fire hazard to consumers.Name of Product: Coast Mountain SpasUnits: 25Spa Manufacturer: Coast Mountain® Spas, of Langley, British Columbia, CanadaPump Motor Manufacturer: A. O. Smith Electrical Products Company, of Tipp City, OhioHazard: The motor in the circulating pump can overheat, posing a fire hazard to consumers.Incidents/Injuries: A. O. Smith has received three reports of overheating, resulting in fires. No injuries have been reported.Description: 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.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.Manufactured In: The motor capacitors were made in Taiwan, the motors and pump assemblies were made in the U.S., and the spas were manufactured in Canada.Remedy: Consumers should stop using the spas immediately and contact the Spa Fulfillment Center at (800) 899-6896 between 8:30 a.m. and 7 p.m. ET Monday through Friday to arrange for installation of a free replacement pump capacitor.

Hazard Description:

The motor in the circulating pump can overheat, posing a fire hazard to consumers.

Consumer Action:

Remedy Type:

Replace

Units: 25

Incidents:

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.

Manufactured In:

The motor capacitors were made in Taiwan, the motors and pump assemblies were made in the U.S., and the spas were manufactured in Canada.