CPSC recall 04-047, announced December 9, 2003, covers MAAX Spas Infinity and Lifestyle Spas (13,000 units). The motor capacitor, which is a component of the circulating pump, can overheat. The notice cites 100 incident reports. Contact the MAAX Spa Fulfillment Center to arrange for installation of a free replacement pump motor capacitor. Recall contact: call (877) 259-0289.
Compare the model on your label, then check any serial numbers, date codes, and exclusions in the notice. A model match alone does not confirm that your unit is included.
The CPSC data does not provide a discrete model-number list for this record. Compare the product description and identification details on the official notice.
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.
Which products are included?
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.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
The motor capacitor, which is a component of the circulating pump, can overheat. This poses a fire hazard.
Incidents and injuries
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.
Official remedy
Contact the MAAX Spa Fulfillment Center to arrange for installation of a free replacement pump motor capacitor.
Product and sales details
- Brand
- MAAX Spas
- Manufacturer
- MAAX Spas, of Beamsville, Ontario, Canada, A.O. Smith Electrical Products Co., of Tipp City, Ohio, Motor Capacitors Inc., of Chicago, Illinois
- Recall number
- 04-047
- Units
- 13,000
- Manufactured in
- Taiwan, United States, Canada
- Sold at / sales period
- 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.
Infinity and Lifestyle Spas
CPSC product type: Hot Tubs/Spas
Recall contact information
Contact the MAAX Spa Fulfillment Center at (877) 259-0289 between 8:30 a.m. and 7 p.m. ET Monday through Friday.
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