CPSC recall · Reported December 14, 2001
CPSC and TruHeat Corp. Announce Recall of Spa Heaters
The spa heaters have an internal electrical connection that can overheat and ignite the heater and spa, posing a fire hazard.
TruHeat Corp., of Allegan, Mich. recalled These are No-Fault® 6000 model spa heaters sold with Hot Spring® and Tiger River® spas. T….
CPSC and TruHeat Corp. Announce Recall of Spa Heaters was recalled by TruHeat Corp., of Allegan, Mich. in December 14, 2001. Reason: The spa heaters have an internal electrical connection that can overheat and ignite the heater and spa, posin…. Remedy: TruHeat is contacting its customers about this recall and providing them with a free insu…. Verify recall #02068 with the CPSC before acting.
The recall
TruHeat Corp., of Allegan, Mich. issued this CPSC recall-The spa heaters have an internal electrical connection that can overheat and ignite the heater and spa, posin….
- None
- agency class
- December 14, 2001
- reported
Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #02068 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.
Recall Insight
This recall's affected scope, documented in the Recall Profile below, stays within a single-region or limited-distribution footprint. Distribution information was not included in the agency filing, so consumers should assume broad potential exposure until the firm publishes point-of-sale details. Consumers holding this product should act on the agency's documented remedy above rather than relying on general guidance.
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Product description
These are No-Fault® 6000 model spa heaters sold with Hot Spring® and Tiger River® spas. The spa brand name is written on the control panel. The spa heater brand name and model number are on a label on the side of the heater. The spa heater is located behind a removable panel on the front of the spa. Read the owner's manual for instructions on turning off power to the spa before accessing the spa heater. This recall only includes spas installed in 220-volt applications.
Reason for recall
The spa heaters have an internal electrical connection that can overheat and ignite the heater and spa, posing a fire hazard.
Remedy, what to do
TruHeat is contacting its customers about this recall and providing them with a free insulation kit. Consumers who have not been contacted should immediately call Watkins, the firm now responsible for TruHeat and this recall to determine if their spa heater is part of this recall. To avoid all risk of an incident pending receipt of an insulation kit, consumers are advised to shut off their heaters until a kit is installed. If the spa is in a location where it is exposed to freezing temperatures and the heater is shut off (pending receipt of a kit), the spa should be drained according to the owner's manual to prevent damage to the spa by freezing water.
Recall Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
| Severity class | Not classified by agency |
| Status | Active |
| Recall number | 02068 |
| Date reported | December 14, 2001 |
| Date initiated | December 14, 2001 |
| Recalling firm | TruHeat Corp., of Allegan, Mich. |
| Affected scope | About 142,000 |
| Distribution | Not disclosed |
| Official source | CPSC notice → |
Profile values are sourced directly from the official CPSC enforcement record. Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.
What to do with this recall
TruHeat is contacting its customers about this recall and providing them with a free insulation kit. Consumers who have not been …
- Check the recall number (02068) and product description against the item you own. Search the archive
- Confirm the current status and remedy on the official CPSC notice before acting. CPSC notice
- Follow the documented remedy (refund, replacement, repair, or disposal) rather than general advice. What to do next
This page summarizes the official CPSC record for research and awareness; it is not legal, medical, or safety advice. Verify with the issuing agency before acting.
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