CPSC, A. O. Smith Co. Announce Recall of Spas
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2004-05-27). Hazards: fire, burn. About 25 units in the US.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 04553 |
| Published | 2004-05-27 |
| Last updated | 2025-04-09 |
| Product category | Hot Tubs/Spas |
| Products | Coast Mountain Spas |
| Firm named in the title | A. O. Smith Co. |
| Firms | Coast Mountain® Spas, of Langley, British Columbia, Canada (manufacturer); A. O. Smith Electrical Products Company, of Tipp City, Ohio (manufacturer) |
| Manufactured in | Canada, Taiwan, United States |
| Units (US) | 25 |
| Hazard classes | fire, burn |
| Remedy classes | replace, stop use |
| Sold | Coast Mountain dealers sold these spas in Washington, Idaho and Alaska, from January 1996 through October 2002, for between $4,000 and $8,000. |
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.
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.
Incidents and injuries
A. O. Smith has received three reports of overheating, resulting in fires. No injuries have been reported.
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