Gecko Alliance Recalls Electronic Spa Controls Used on Serenity Spas Due to Fire Hazard
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2008-04-01). Hazards: fire, burn. Models: 0202-205097. About 1,670 units in the US.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 08235 |
| Published | 2008-04-01 |
| Last updated | 2014-05-23 |
| Product category | Hot Tubs/Spas |
| Products | Serenity Spa Hot Tubs |
| Firm named in the title | Gecko Alliance |
| Firms | Gecko Alliance of Quebec, Canada (manufacturer) |
| Manufactured in | Canada |
| Units (US) | 1,670 |
| Model numbers | 0202-205097 |
| Hazard classes | fire, burn |
| Remedy classes | repair, stop use |
| Sold | Hydropool dealers throughout Northeastern United States in Serenity brand spas from January 2002 through December 2004 for between $3,900 to $8,200. |
Description
This recall involves the Hydropool Serenity Series Spa hot tubs with serial numbers 01350XXXX through 03210XXXX. The serial numbers are printed on the right side of the spa control. The Gecko spa control (SSPA-1) has model number 0202-205097 printed on it.
Hazard
The hot tub's spa control can overheat, posing a fire hazard.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the hot tubs and reduce the water temperature control to the minimum setting. Consumers should contact Gecko Alliance's Back-Pak support center to receive the free retrofit enclosure kit. The kit will be provided with a full set of instructions. Instructions also are available at www.back-pak.com. Consumers should not use their spa until after the retrofit enclosure kit is installed.
Incidents and injuries
Gecko Alliance has received 28 reports of the spa control overheating, including one incident of damage to spa equipment. No injuries have been reported.
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