Recalls / 2007-05-03

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

07177 · Recalled 2007-05-03 · CPSC page

Description

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.

Hazards

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

Reported injuries

Coast Spas has received 30 reports of spa fires. No injuries have been reported.

Remedy

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.

Products

Name	Model	Units
Coast Spas with Franklin Electric Motors		8000

Parties

Manufacturers: Coast Spas Manufacturing Inc., The Engineered Motor Products Division
Made in: Canada, United States
Sold at: Spa dealers nationwide, 000, $15, 000.

Consumer contact

For more information, consumers should check the firm's Web site at www.spamotorretrofit.com, or call Coast Spas toll-free at (877) 534-5255 between 7:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. PT Monday through Friday.

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Source: CPSC recall 07177. Inclusion in this database is not legal or medical advice.