CPSC, Firms Announce Recall of Infinity and Lifestyle Spas
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2003-12-09). Hazards: fire, burn. About 13,000 units in the US.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 04047 |
| Published | 2003-12-09 |
| Last updated | 2025-01-13 |
| Product category | Hot Tubs/Spas |
| Products | Infinity and Lifestyle Spas |
| Firm named in the title | Firms |
| Firms | MAAX Spas, of Beamsville, Ontario, Canada (manufacturer); A.O. Smith Electrical Products Co., of Tipp City, Ohio (manufacturer); Motor Capacitors Inc., of Chicago, Illinois (manufacturer) |
| Manufactured in | Canada, Taiwan, United States |
| Units (US) | 13,000 |
| Hazard classes | fire, burn |
| Remedy classes | replace |
| Sold | MAAX spa dealers sold these spas in the U.S. and Canada, from January 1998 through December 2001, for between $4,000 and $8,000. |
Description
The recall involves Infinity and Lifestyle model spas manufactured by MAAX Spas. Only MAAX Spas equipped with a Motor Capacitor Inc. capacitor are included in this recall. Units that contain the capacitor have a label on the motor that reads, "Tiny Might." Various models of the spas are included in the recall. Contact the MAAX Spa Fulfillment Center to determine if your model is included in the recall.
Hazard
The motor capacitor, which is a component of the circulating pump, can overheat. This poses a fire hazard.
Remedy
Contact the MAAX Spa Fulfillment Center to arrange for installation of a free replacement pump motor capacitor.
Incidents and injuries
CPSC and MAAX Spas have received more than 100 reports of incidents of overheating of the motor capacitor. Twelve reports of overheating resulted in fires. No injuries or property damage, other than to the spa itself, have been reported.
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