CPSC, A. O. Smith Co. Announce Recall of Spas

Recalled May 27, 2004 · CPSC recall 04553 · A. O. Smith

Hazard

The motor in the circulating pump can overheat, posing a fire hazard to consumers.

Remedy

Consumers should stop using the spas immediately and contact the Spa Fulfillment Center to arrange for installation of a free replacement pump capacitor.

Units

Incidents / injuries

A. O. Smith has received three reports of overheating, resulting in fires. No injuries have been reported.

Description

The recalled Coast Mountain® spas have various model names, including Cypress, Seymour, Cowichan, Washington and Robson spas. The model name is located on the top corner of the spa. The recalled units have a capacitor made by Motors Capacitor Inc., which can be identified by a label on the motor that has the words, "Tiny Might." The spas have an acrylic liner with western red cedar siding and seat up to six adults.

What to do

Consumers should stop using the spas immediately and contact the Spa Fulfillment Center to arrange for installation of a free replacement pump capacitor.

Contact

Consumers may contact the Spa Fulfillment Center at (800) 899-6896 between 8:30 a.m. and 7 p.m. ET Monday through Friday.

Product

Coast Mountain Spas

Manufacturer(s)

Coast Mountain® Spas, of Langley, British Columbia, Canada · A. O. Smith Electrical Products Company, of Tipp City, Ohio

Retailers

Coast Mountain dealers sold these spas in Washington, Idaho and Alaska, from January 1996 through October 2002, for between $4,000 and $8,000.

Made in

Canada · Taiwan · United States

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