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CPSC and TruHeat Corp. Announce Recall of Spa Heaters

Reported: December 14, 2001 Initiated: December 14, 2001 #02068

Product 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.

Reason for Recall

The spa heaters have an internal electrical connection that can overheat and ignite the heater and spa, posing a fire hazard.

Remedy

TruHeat is contacting its customers about this recall and providing them with a free insulation kit. Consumers who have not been contacted should immediately call Watkins, the firm now responsible for TruHeat and this recall to determine if their spa heater is part of this recall. To avoid all risk of an incident pending receipt of an insulation kit, consumers are advised to shut off their heaters until a kit is installed. If the spa is in a location where it is exposed to freezing temperatures and the heater is shut off (pending receipt of a kit), the spa should be drained according to the owner's manual to prevent damage to the spa by freezing water.

Details

Units Affected
About 142,000
Official Source
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2002/CPSC-and-TruHeat-Corp-Announce-Recall-of-Spa-Heaters

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled? ▼
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.. Recalled by TruHeat Corp., of Allegan, Mich.. Units affected: About 142,000.
Why was this product recalled? ▼
The spa heaters have an internal electrical connection that can overheat and ignite the heater and spa, posing a fire hazard.
What should consumers do? ▼
TruHeat is contacting its customers about this recall and providing them with a free insulation kit. Consumers who have not been contacted should immediately call Watkins, the firm now responsible for TruHeat and this recall to determine if their spa heater is part of this recall. To avoid all risk of an incident pending receipt of an insulation kit, consumers are advised to shut off their heaters until a kit is installed. If the spa is in a location where it is exposed to freezing temperatures and the heater is shut off (pending receipt of a kit), the spa should be drained according to the owner's manual to prevent damage to the spa by freezing water.
Which agency issued this recall? ▼
This recall was issued by the CPSC on December 14, 2001. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: 02068.

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