CPSC recall 26-268, announced February 12, 2026, covers Hydromassage Rotary Jet (6 fin) in Highlife Collection spas (about 32,900 units). The hydromassage rotary jets can create a suction force that allows the user's hair to be entangled, submerging their head underwater, posing entanglement and drowning hazards to the user. The notice cites 1 incident report. Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled jets and go to the firm's website http://www.hotspring.com/recalls to determine if their spa has them. Recall contact: call 888-450-5748, go to www.hotspring.com/recalls, or email jetrecall@watkinsmfg.com.
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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?
This recall involves Hydromassage rotary jets (6 fin) in Highlife Collection spas and also sold as replacement parts. There are eight models included in this collection: Grandee, Envoy, Vanguard, Aria, Prodigy, Sovereign, Jetsetter and Jetsetter LX. The recalled jets are found in model year 2023, 2024 and 2025 Highlife Collection spas.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
The hydromassage rotary jets can create a suction force that allows the user's hair to be entangled, submerging their head underwater, posing entanglement and drowning hazards to the user.
Incidents and injuries
The firm has received one report of a consumer whose hair was entangled in the jets. No injuries have been reported.
Official remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled jets and go to the firm's website http://www.hotspring.com/recalls to determine if their spa has them. If it is determined that the spa has the recalled parts, contact the firm to obtain instructions and a video that demonstrates how to turn the recalled jets off and how to install free replacement jet inserts in your spa. Consumers will need the serial number located on the front of the spa to make the determination.
Product and sales details
- Brand
- Jet Importer: Watkins Manufacturing
- Recall number
- 26-268
- Units
- About 32,900 units (In addition, about 853 were sold in Canada)
- Manufactured in
- China
- Sold at / sales period
- Independent pool and spa dealers nationwide from October 2022 through September 2025 for between $16,000 and $24,000 (spas) and between $18 and $35 (replacement parts).
- Importer
- Jet Importer: Watkins Manufacturing Corporation, of Vista, California
Recall contact information
Watkins Wellness toll-free at 888-450-5748 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET, Monday through Friday, email at jetrecall@watkinsmfg.com or online at http://www.hotspring.com/recalls or http://www.hotspring.com and click on "Recalls" at the bottom of the page for more information.
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