Coast Spas and Franklin Electric Co. Recall Coast Spas Due to Fire Hazard

Recalled May 3, 2007 · CPSC recall 07177 · Coast Spas and Franklin Electric

Hazard

The recalled spas have a circulating pump and motor assembly, which can overheat and pose a fire hazard.

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.

Units

8000

Incidents / injuries

Coast Spas has received 30 reports of spa fires. No injuries have been reported.

Description

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.

What to do

Contact

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.

Product

Coast Spas with Franklin Electric Motors

Manufacturer(s)

Coast Spas Manufacturing Inc., of Langley, British Columbia, Canada (spas) · The Engineered Motor Products Division of Franklin Electric Company Inc., of Bluffton, Ind. (motors)

Retailers

Spa dealers nationwide from January 2002 through October 2004 for between $7,000 and $15,000.

Made in

Canada · United States

Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Official recall notice on cpsc.gov →