MAAX Spas Recalls Hot Tubs and Swim Spas Due to Fire Hazard
CPSC Recall1 injuries · 2018-03-13 · 18120
Hazards
The UV generator inside the hot tub and swim spa can ignite while in use, posing a fire hazard.
Recall
Number
18120
Date
2018-03-13
Injuries reported
1
Products
Names
Maax Spas hot tubs and swim spas
Remedies
Options
Repair
Companies
Manufacturer(s)
MAAX Spas Industries Corp., Chandler, Arizona
Retailer(s)
Independent hot tub and swim spa retailers nationwide, from January 2012 through July 2015. Hot tubs were sold for about $4,000 to $15,000. Swim spas were sold for about $16,000 to $30,000.
Country of manufacture
United States
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.