MAAX Spas Recalls Hot Tubs and Swim Spas Due to Fire Hazard

Is my product affected?

Maax Spas hot tubs and swim spas

• Brand MAAX Spas Industries Corp., Chandler, Arizona

Check against the official notice below — it lists the full affected range.

What happened

MAAX Spas is recalling hot tubs and swim spas that contain a Delta UV generator (model EA-4H-5) used to sanitize water and plumbing. The UV generator can ignite while in use, creating a fire hazard. The recall affects numerous hot tub and swim spa models, including 461, 470, 471, 472, 480, 481, 482, 780, 781, 5200, 5300, 5400, 5600, 7000, 7500, 8000, 8500, 9000, and models designated by letter codes such as DT6, ENV, ES, ESX, GRD, LT6, MON, MT6, NUG, PRS, RB4, RL4, RS1, RS2, XB4, XL4, XSD, XSL, XSP, and XSR. You can identify the model by looking at the first three or four digits of the serial number, which appears on a silver plate engraved on the lower right or lower left corner of the front side of the unit.

According to the recall, affected consumers should immediately stop using their hot tubs or swim spas and contact a MAAX Spas dealer for a free repair.

Written by software from the official notice below. Not reviewed by a lawyer.

Hazard

The UV generator inside the hot tub and swim spa can ignite while in use, posing a fire hazard.

What should I do?

Consumers should immediately stop using the hot tubs and swim spas and contact a MAAX Spas' dealer for a free repair.

Details from the source

This recall involves MAAX Spas hot tubs and swim spas containing a Delta UV generator. The generator is used to sanitize the water and plumbing inside the hot tub or swim spa. The generator's model number is EA-4H-5. The model numbers for the hot tubs and swim spas are: 461; 470; 471; 472; 480; 481; 482; 780; 781; 5200; 5300; 5400; 5600; 7000; 7500; 8000; 8500; 9000; DT6; ENV; ES; ESX; GRD; LT6; MON; MT6; NUG; PRS; RB4; RL4; RS1; RS2; XB4; XL4; XSD; XSL; XSP; and XSR. The model name is the first 3 or 4 digits of the hot tub or swim spa serial number, and is engraved into a silver plate on the lower right or lower left corner of the front side of the hot tub or swim spa.

Source

Official record: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission ↗

Republished from the official source above; details can change — the source record controls.

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