CPSC and TruHeat Corp. Announce Recall of Spa Heaters
CPSC Recall1 injuries · 2001-12-14 · 02068
Hazards
The spa heaters have an internal electrical connection that can overheat and ignite the heater and spa, posing a fire hazard.
Recall
Number
02068
Date
2001-12-14
Injuries reported
1
Products
Names
No-Fault® 6000 model spa heaters (sold with Hot Spring® and Tiger River® spas)
Companies
Retailer(s)
Independent spa dealers nationwide sold spas with these heaters from January 1997 through January 2001. The price for these spas is between $4,000 and $9,000.
Distributor(s)
TruHeat Corp., of Allegan, Mich.
Description
These are No-Fault® 6000 model spa heaters sold with Hot Spring® and Tiger River® spas. The spa brand name is written on the control panel. The spa heater brand name and model number are on a label on the side of the heater. The spa heater is located behind a removable panel on the front of the spa. Read the owner's manual for instructions on turning off power to the spa before accessing the spa heater. This recall only includes spas installed in 220-volt applications.