A. O. Smith Co. Recall of Spas

Coast Mountain Spas

Date of Recall

2004-05-27

CPSC Release Number

04-553

Manufactured In

The motor capacitors were made in Taiwan, the motors and pump assemblies were made in the U.S., and the spas were manufactured in Canada.

Units

25

Manufacturer

Coast Mountain® Spas, of Langley, British Columbia, Canada

Sold By

Coast Mountain dealers sold these spas in Washington, Idaho and Alaska from January 1996 through October 2002 for between $4,000 and $8,000.

Problem/Hazard

The motor in the circulating pump can overheat, posing a fire hazard to consumers.

Injuries/Incidents

A. O. Smith has received three reports of overheating, resulting in fires. No injuries have been reported.

Description

The recalled Coast Mountain® spas have various model names, including Cypress, Seymour, Cowichan, Washington and Robson spas. The model name is located on the top corner of the spa. The recalled units have a capacitor made by Motors Capacitor Inc., which can be identified by a label on the motor that has the words, "Tiny Might." The spas have an acrylic liner with western red cedar siding and seat up to six adults.

Remedy

Consumers should stop using the spas immediately and contact the Spa Fulfillment Center at (800) 899-6896 between 8:30 a.m. and 7 p.m. ET Monday through Friday to arrange for installation of a free replacement pump capacitor.

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