CPSC Recall in 2012: Watkins Manufacturing and Therm Products Recall Spas Due to Fire Hazard

Updated on January 18, 2026.

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Data Source: CPSC.

Recall Number: 12211

Date: June 27, 2012

Product Name: Hot Spring Spas and Limelight Hot Tubs

Recall Description:

A loose internal electrical connection in the spa heaters can overheat and ignite. The firm has received 31 reports of overheating, including five fires.

Hazard Description:

A loose internal electrical connection of the spa heaters can overheat and ignite, posing a fire hazard.

Consumer Action:

Remedy Type:

Replace

Units: About 5,600

Incidents:

Watkins Manufacturing has received 31 reports of heaters on these spas overheating, five of which resulted in a fire. No injuries have been reported.

Sold At:

Independent spa dealers nationwide from March 2011 to March 2012 for between $6,000 and $12,000.

Manufactured In:

United States