Infinity and Lifestyle Spas Recalled by Firms

Infinity and Lifestyle Spas

Date of Recall

2003-12-09

CPSC Release Number

04-047

Manufactured In

The capacitors were manufactured in Taiwan. The motors and pump assemblies were manufactured in the United States. The spas were manufactured in Canada.

Units

13,000

Distributor

Motor Capacitors Inc., of Chicago, Ill

Manufacturer

MAAX Spas, of Beamsville, Ontario, Canada

Sold By

MAAX spa dealers sold these spas in the U.S. and Canada from January 1998 through December 2001 for between $4,000 and $8,000.

Problem/Hazard

The motor capacitor, which is a component of the circulating pump, can overheat. This poses a fire hazard.

Injuries/Incidents

CPSC and MAAX Spas has received more than 100 reports of incidents of overheating of the motor capacitor. Twelve reports of overheating resulted in fires. No injuries or property damage, other than to the spa itself, have been reported.

Description

The recall involves Infinity and Lifestyle model spas manufactured by MAAX Spas. Only MAAX Spas equipped with a Motor Capacitor Inc. capacitor are included in this recall. Units that contain the capacitor have a label on the motor that reads, "Tiny Might." Various models of the spas are included in the recall. Contact the MAAX Spa Fulfillment Center to determine if your model is included in the recall.

Remedy

Contact the MAAX Spa Fulfillment Center to arrange for installation of a free replacement pump motor capacitor.

Consumer Contact

Contact the MAAX Spa Fulfillment Center at (877) 259-0289 between 8:30 a.m. and 7 p.m. ET Monday through Friday.

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