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CPSCCPSC · Consumer products·Recall number 15721

Safe Step Walk-In Tubs

Published February 24, 2015

Summary

CPSC records recall 15721, published February 24, 2015. Recalling firm: Oliver Fiberglass Products, of Hohenwald, Tenn.; Reported units: About 6,400.

What's the hazard

The tub's heated seat can get stuck in the "on" position. If a towel or other item is covering the seat of an empty tub, the seat can overheat, posing a burn hazard to consumers.

What to do

Consumers should not put a towel or other item on the seat and contact Oliver Fiberglass for new instructions and warning stickers to place on the tubs. Oliver Fiberglass is contacting tub owners directly.

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Recall details

Brand
Oliver Fiberglass Products, of Hohenwald, Tenn.
Manufacturer
Oliver Fiberglass Products, of Hohenwald, Tenn.
Distributor
Safe Step Walk-In Tub Co., of Nashville, Tenn.
Country
US

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Questions about this recall

Was Safe Step Walk-In Tubs recalled?

Yes. CPSC published recall 15721 on February 24, 2015. Reported hazard: The tub's heated seat can get stuck in the "on" position. If a towel or other item is covering the seat of an empty tub, the seat can overheat, posing a burn hazard to consumers.

What should I do if I have this product?

Consumers should not put a towel or other item on the seat and contact Oliver Fiberglass for new instructions and warning stickers to place on the tubs. Oliver Fiberglass is contacting tub owners directly.

How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?

Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: Oliver Fiberglass Products, of Hohenwald, Tenn..

View official CPSC notice(opens on cpsc.gov)