Gecko Alliance Recalls Electronic Spa Controls Used on Serenity Spas Due to Fire Hazard

The hot tub's spa control can overheat, posing a fire hazard.

Recall #: 08235
Affected scope: About 1,670

Compiled from official public sources by the publisher. · Updated September 2026

Gecko Alliance of Quebec, Canada recalled This recall involves the Hydropool Serenity Series Spa hot tubs with serial numbers 01350….

Gecko Alliance Recalls Electronic Spa Controls Used on Serenity Spas Due to Fire Hazard was recalled by Gecko Alliance of Quebec, Canada in April 1, 2008. Reason: 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 con…. Verify recall #08235 with the CPSC before acting.

The recall

Gecko Alliance of Quebec, Canada issued this CPSC recall-The hot tub's spa control can overheat, posing a fire hazard..

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agency class: April 1, 2008
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Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #08235 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.

Within the same product category the archive holds 6 closely related recalls, 6 from CPSC - clustering in a narrow category often points to a systemic quality-control or supplier issue rather than a one-off defect. Always verify the recall number against the official agency record before acting.

Product 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.

Reason for recall

The hot tub's spa control can overheat, posing a fire hazard.

Remedy, what to do

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.

Recall Profile

Structured summary of the CPSC recall record
Attribute	Value
Agency	U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Severity class	Not classified by agency
Status	Active
Recall number	08235
Date reported	April 1, 2008
Date initiated	April 1, 2008
Recalling firm	Gecko Alliance of Quebec, Canada
Affected scope	About 1,670
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

Consumers should immediately stop using the hot tubs and reduce the water temperature control to the minimum setting. Consumers s…

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The hot tub's spa control can overheat, posing a fire hazard.

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Which agency issued this recall? ▼

This recall was issued by the CPSC on April 1, 2008. CPSC does not publish a hazard classification for this recall. Recall number: 08235.

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Report injuries to the issuing agency: CPSC at SaferProducts.gov, NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem, or FDA via MedWatch. Document the product (photos, model/serial numbers, purchase receipts) and seek medical attention. Injury reports help agencies track hazard patterns and may strengthen enforcement actions.

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