CPSC recall 24-359, announced September 12, 2024, covers AirJet and HydroJet Spa Pumps (about 866,000 units). The recalled AirJet and HydroJet spa pumps can overheat causing the plastic housing to ignite, posing a fire hazard. The notice cites 3 incident reports. Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled spa pumps, and contact Bestway to receive a free replacement spa pump or a refund of $100 for AirJet spa pumps, or $189 for HydroJet spa pumps. Recall contact: call 888-943-2396, or go to www.bestwayusa.com/product-safety-and-recall.
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.
"Bestway" and the model number are printed on the label on the side or back of the spa pump.
Which products are included?
The spa pumps could have been sold separately, or in a package with an inflatable spa liner in different colors, styles, and inflatable spa sizes. The inflatable spa liners packaged with the pumps are sold under the brand names SaluSpa, Coleman, and Hydro-Force, which are printed on the side of the liner. This recall only includes AirJet and HydroJet Spa Pump model numbers P05332, P05339, P05711, P05807, P07000, P07001, P05511, P07034, and P07572. "Bestway" and the model number are printed on the label on the side or back of the spa pump.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
The recalled AirJet and HydroJet spa pumps can overheat causing the plastic housing to ignite, posing a fire hazard.
Incidents and injuries
CPSC is aware of at least three fires reportedly involving the spa pumps, including one house fire that occurred in January 2024 in Kansas City, Missouri, which resulted in a fatality, and one additional fire that resulted in significant property damage. No additional injuries have been reported. There are seven additional incidents reportedly involving the spa pumps, which are currently under investigation. At this time no injuries have been reported with these additional incidents.
Official remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled spa pumps, and contact Bestway to receive a free replacement spa pump or a refund of $100 for AirJet spa pumps, or $189 for HydroJet spa pumps.
Product and sales details
- Brand
- Bestway (Hong Kong) International
- Manufacturer
- Bestway (Hong Kong) International Ltd., of China
- Recall number
- 24-359
- Units
- About 866,000
- Manufactured in
- China
- Sold at / sales period
- The recalled spa pumps were sold together with spa liners online at Bestway USA, Amazon, Costco, Walmart, Sam's Club, QVC, RuralKing and Spreetail, and at other stores nationwide from May 2021 through May 2024 for between $400 and $790.
Recall contact information
Bestway toll-free at 888-943-2396 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or online at www.bestwayusa.com/product-safety-and-recall or www.bestwayusa.com and click on "Recall and Safety" on the bottom of the page for more information.
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