MAAX Spas Recalls Hot Tubs and Swim Spas Due to Fire Hazard
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2018-03-13). Hazards: fire. Models: EA-4H-5. About 550 units in the US and 630 in Canada.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 18120 |
| Published | 2018-03-13 |
| Last updated | 2018-03-13 |
| Products | Maax Spas hot tubs and swim spas |
| Firm named in the title | MAAX Spas |
| Firms | MAAX Spas Industries Corp., Chandler, Arizona (manufacturer) |
| Manufactured in | United States |
| Units (US) | 550 |
| Units (Canada) | 630 |
| Model numbers | EA-4H-5 |
| Hazard classes | fire |
| Remedy classes | repair, stop use |
| Sold | Independent hot tub and swim spa retailers nationwide, from January 2012 through July 2015. Hot tubs were sold for about $4,000 to $15,000. Swim spas were sold for about $16,000 to $30,000. |
Description
This recall involves MAAX Spas hot tubs and swim spas containing a Delta UV generator. The generator is used to sanitize the water and plumbing inside the hot tub or swim spa. The generator's model number is EA-4H-5. The model numbers for the hot tubs and swim spas are: 461; 470; 471; 472; 480; 481; 482; 780; 781; 5200; 5300; 5400; 5600; 7000; 7500; 8000; 8500; 9000; DT6; ENV; ES; ESX; GRD; LT6; MON; MT6; NUG; PRS; RB4; RL4; RS1; RS2; XB4; XL4; XSD; XSL; XSP; and XSR. The model name is the first 3 or 4 digits of the hot tub or swim spa serial number, and is engraved into a silver plate on the lower right or lower left corner of the front side of the hot tub or swim spa.
Hazard
The UV generator inside the hot tub and swim spa can ignite while in use, posing a fire hazard.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the hot tubs and swim spas and contact a MAAX Spas' dealer for a free repair.
Incidents and injuries
Maax Spas has received six reports of generators in the affected hot tubs and swim spas igniting and causing damage to the generators and surrounding hot tub or swim spa components. There have been no reports of injuries.
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