CPSC recall · Reported February 24, 2015
Safe Step Walk-In Tubs Recalled by Oliver Fiberglass Products and NuWhirl Systems Due to Burn Hazard (Recall Alert)
The tub's heated seat can get stuck in the "on" position. If a towel or other item is covering the seat of an empty tub, the seat can overheat, posing a burn hazard to consumers.
Oliver Fiberglass Products, of Hohenwald, Tenn. recalled This recall involves Safe Step walk-in, hydro-massage bath tubs with heated seats. The re….
Safe Step Walk-In Tubs Recalled by Oliver Fiberglass Products and NuWhirl Systems Due to … was recalled by Oliver Fiberglass Products, of Hohenwald, Tenn. in February 24, 2015. Reason: The tub's heated seat can get stuck in the "on" position. If a towel or other item is covering the seat of an…. Remedy: Consumers should not put a towel or other item on the seat and contact Oliver Fiberglass …. Verify recall #15721 with the CPSC before acting.
The recall
Oliver Fiberglass Products, of Hohenwald, Tenn. issued this CPSC recall-The tub's heated seat can get stuck in the "on" position. If a towel or other item is covering the seat of an….
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- February 24, 2015
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Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #15721 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 involves Safe Step walk-in, hydro-massage bath tubs with heated seats. The recalled tubs have model numbers LP2848, LP2851, LP2853, LP3153 or LP3255 and serial numbers 124423 through 131569 containing the prefix HS, HSHY, HSHS, HSMB or MBHS. The model and serial numbers are located on the back of the small access panel on the faucet end of the tub.
Reason for recall
The tub's heated seat can get stuck in the "on" position. If a towel or other item is covering the seat of an empty tub, the seat can overheat, posing a burn hazard to consumers.
Remedy, what to do
Consumers should not put a towel or other item on the seat and contact Oliver Fiberglass for new instructions and warning stickers to place on the tubs. Oliver Fiberglass is contacting tub owners directly.
Recall Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
| Severity class | Not classified by agency |
| Status | Active |
| Recall number | 15721 |
| Date reported | February 24, 2015 |
| Date initiated | February 24, 2015 |
| Recalling firm | Oliver Fiberglass Products, of Hohenwald, Tenn. |
| Affected scope | About 6,400 |
| 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 not put a towel or other item on the seat and contact Oliver Fiberglass for new instructions and warning sticker…
- Check the recall number (15721) 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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