CPSC recall · Reported March 13, 2018
MAAX Spas Recalls Hot Tubs and Swim Spas Due to Fire Hazard
The UV generator inside the hot tub and swim spa can ignite while in use, posing a fire hazard.
Maax Spas Industries Corp., Chandler, Arizona recalled This recall involves MAAX Spas hot tubs and swim spas containing a Delta UV generator. Th….
MAAX Spas Recalls Hot Tubs and Swim Spas Due to Fire Hazard was recalled by Maax Spas Industries Corp., Chandler, Arizona in March 13, 2018. Reason: The UV generator inside the hot tub and swim spa can ignite while in use, posing a fire hazard.. Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the hot tubs and swim spas and contact a MAAX Spa…. Verify recall #18120 with the CPSC before acting.
The recall
Maax Spas Industries Corp., Chandler, Arizona issued this CPSC recall-The UV generator inside the hot tub and swim spa can ignite while in use, posing a fire hazard..
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- March 13, 2018
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Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #18120 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.
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Product description
This recall involves MAAX Spas hot tubs and swim spas containing a Delta UV generator. The generator is used to sanitize the water and plumbing inside the hot tub or swim spa. The generator's model number is EA-4H-5. The model numbers for the hot tubs and swim spas are: 461; 470; 471; 472; 480; 481; 482; 780; 781; 5200; 5300; 5400; 5600; 7000; 7500; 8000; 8500; 9000; DT6; ENV; ES; ESX; GRD; LT6; MON; MT6; NUG; PRS; RB4; RL4; RS1; RS2; XB4; XL4; XSD; XSL; XSP; and XSR. The model name is the first 3 or 4 digits of the hot tub or swim spa serial number, and is engraved into a silver plate on the lower right or lower left corner of the front side of the hot tub or swim spa.
Reason for recall
The UV generator inside the hot tub and swim spa can ignite while in use, posing a fire hazard.
Remedy, what to do
Consumers should immediately stop using the hot tubs and swim spas and contact a MAAX Spas' dealer for a free repair.
Recall Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
| Severity class | Not classified by agency |
| Status | Active |
| Recall number | 18120 |
| Date reported | March 13, 2018 |
| Date initiated | March 13, 2018 |
| Recalling firm | Maax Spas Industries Corp., Chandler, Arizona |
| Affected scope | About 550 in the U.S. (In addition, about 630 were sold in Canada) |
| 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 swim spas and contact a MAAX Spas' dealer for a free repair.
- Check the recall number (18120) 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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