Coast Spas and Franklin Electric Co. Recall Coast Spas Due to Fire Hazard

The recalled spas were manufactured from January 2002 through October 2004. Only spas manufactured during this time frame with either red or yellow pump and motor assemblies are included in this recall. The spa manufacturer's name and date code and the pump and motor assembly can be located in the spa compartment as shown below. Consumers can access this compartment by lifting out the compartment door and setting it aside.. Recalled by Coast Spas Manufacturing Inc., of Langley, British Columbia, Canada (spas). Units affected: 8000.

The recalled spas have a circulating pump and motor assembly, which can overheat and pose a fire hazard.

Consumers should contact Coast Spas immediately to arrange for the installation of a free retrofit by a service technician. Until the retrofit is completed, consumers should shut off power to the spa, and in areas subject to below-freezing temperatures, winterize the spa. Winterization procedures can be found in the owner's manual, or by contacting Coast Spas by phone.

This recall was issued by the CPSC on May 3, 2007. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: 07177.