CPSC recall 07-177, announced May 3, 2007, covers Coast Spas with Franklin Electric Motors (8000 units). The recalled spas have a circulating pump and motor assembly, which can overheat and pose a fire hazard. The notice cites 30 incident reports. Consumers should contact Coast Spas immediately to arrange for the installation of a free retrofit by a service technician. Recall contact: call (877) 534-5255, or go to www.spamotorretrofit.com.
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.
Which products are included?
The recalled spas were manufactured from January 2002 through October 2004. Only spas manufactured during this time frame with either red or yellow pump and motor assemblies are included in this recall. The spa manufacturer's name and date code and the pump and motor assembly can be located in the spa compartment as shown below. Consumers can access this compartment by lifting out the compartment door and setting it aside.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
The recalled spas have a circulating pump and motor assembly, which can overheat and pose a fire hazard.
Incidents and injuries
Coast Spas has received 30 reports of spa fires. No injuries have been reported.
Official remedy
Consumers should contact Coast Spas immediately to arrange for the installation of a free retrofit by a service technician. Until the retrofit is completed, consumers should shut off power to the spa, and in areas subject to below-freezing temperatures, winterize the spa. Winterization procedures can be found in the owner's manual, or by contacting Coast Spas by phone.
Product and sales details
- Brand
- Coast Spas Manufacturing
- Manufacturer
- Coast Spas Manufacturing Inc., of Langley, British Columbia, Canada (spas), The Engineered Motor Products Division of Franklin Electric Company Inc., of Bluffton, Ind. (motors)
- Recall number
- 07-177
- Units
- 8000
- Manufactured in
- Canada, United States
- Sold at / sales period
- Spa dealers nationwide from January 2002 through October 2004 for between $7,000 and $15,000.
Coast Spas with Franklin Electric Motors
CPSC product type: Hot Tubs/Spas
Recall contact information
For more information, consumers should check the firm's Web site at www.spamotorretrofit.com, or call Coast Spas toll-free at (877) 534-5255 between 7:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. PT Monday through Friday.
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