No-Fault® 6000 model spa heaters (sold with Hot Spring® and Tiger River® spas)
Published December 14, 2001
Summary
CPSC records recall 02068, published December 14, 2001. Reported units: About 142,000.
What's the hazard
The spa heaters have an internal electrical connection that can overheat and ignite the heater and spa, posing a fire hazard.
What to 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.
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Recall details
- Distributor
- TruHeat Corp., of Allegan, Mich.
- Country
- US
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Questions about this recall
Was No-Fault® 6000 model spa heaters (sold with Hot Spring® and Tiger River® spas) recalled?
Yes. CPSC published recall 02068 on December 14, 2001. Reported hazard: The spa heaters have an internal electrical connection that can overheat and ignite the heater and spa, posing a fire hazard.
What should I do if I have this product?
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.