CPSC recall · Reported June 28, 2012
Watkins Manufacturing and Therm Products Recall Spas Due to Fire Hazard
A loose internal electrical connection of the spa heaters can overheat and ignite, posing a fire hazard.
Spa Manufacturer: Watkins Manufacturing Corp., dba Hot Spring Spas and Limelight Hot Tubs, of Vista, Calif. recalled This recall includes the following 11 models of Hot Spring Spas and Limelight Hot Tubs br….
Watkins Manufacturing and Therm Products Recall Spas Due to Fire Hazard was recalled by Spa Manufacturer: Watkins Manufacturing Corp., dba Hot Spring Spas and Limelight Hot Tubs, of Vista, Calif. in June 28, 2012. Reason: A loose internal electrical connection of the spa heaters can overheat and ignite, posing a fire hazard.. Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled spas and shut off power to the spa u…. Verify recall #12211 with the CPSC before acting.
The recall
Spa Manufacturer: Watkins Manufacturing Corp., dba Hot Spring Spas and Limelight Hot Tubs, of Vista, Calif. issued this CPSC recall-A loose internal electrical connection of the spa heaters can overheat and ignite, posing a fire hazard..
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- agency class
- June 28, 2012
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Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #12211 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
This recall includes the following 11 models of Hot Spring Spas and Limelight Hot Tubs brand spas installed with Therm Products No-Fault Water Heaters: Aria, Envoy, Flair, Glow, Grandee, Jetsetter, Prodigy, Pulse, Sovereign, Vanguard and Vista. The recalled spas were manufactured from March 2011 to December 2011 and were installed since October 2011. The date is represented by 2N, 3N, or 4N in the spa's seven to 10 alpha-numeric serial code. For example, xxx2N#### or xxx4N####, where "xxx" represents a series of letters one to three characters long, and "####" is a four-digit numerical sequence. The model name and serial code are printed on a label within the spa's equipment compartment, located behind a removable panel on the side of the spa.
Reason for recall
A loose internal electrical connection of the spa heaters can overheat and ignite, posing a fire hazard.
Remedy, what to do
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled spas and shut off power to the spa unit, following instructions provided in the owner's manual or by the Watkins-Therm Products Response Hotline. Consumers should contact the Watkins-Therm Products Response Hotline or their Watkins Manufacturing spa dealer for a free replacement heater and installation by a service technician. Watkins Manufacturing spa dealers are also contacting all affected owners to schedule the free installation of a replacement heater.
Recall Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
| Severity class | Not classified by agency |
| Status | Active |
| Recall number | 12211 |
| Date reported | June 28, 2012 |
| Date initiated | June 28, 2012 |
| Recalling firm | Spa Manufacturer: Watkins Manufacturing Corp., dba Hot Spring Spas and Limelight Hot Tubs, of Vista, Calif. |
| Affected scope | About 5,600 |
| 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 recalled spas and shut off power to the spa unit, following instructions provided in …
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