CPSCGeneral Alert
CPSC, A. O. Smith Co. Announce Recall of Spas
Published: May 27, 2004Recall ID: 04553Category: generalCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
The motor in the circulating pump can overheat, posing a fire hazard to consumers.
Product Description & Identification
The recalled Coast Mountain® spas have various model names, including Cypress, Seymour, Cowichan, Washington and Robson spas. The model name is located on the top corner of the spa. The recalled units have a capacitor made by Motors Capacitor Inc., which can be identified by a label on the motor that has the words, "Tiny Might." The spas have an acrylic liner with western red cedar siding and seat up to six adults.
Affected Products
Coast Mountain Spas
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2004/CPSC-A-O-Smith-Co-Announce-Recall-of-Spas- |
| Title | CPSC, A. O. Smith Co. Announce Recall of Spas |
| Images › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/coast-mountain-spa.jpg |
| Images › Caption | Recalled Coast Mountain Spa |
| Hazards › Name | The motor in the circulating pump can overheat, posing a fire hazard to consumers. |
| Injuries › Name | A. O. Smith has received three reports of overheating, resulting in fires. No injuries have been reported. |
| Products › Name | Coast Mountain Spas |
| Products › Type | Hot Tubs/Spas |
| Products › Category I D | 2002 |
| Products › Number Of Units | 25 |
| Recall I D | 2752 |
| Remedies › Name | Consumers should stop using the spas immediately and contact the Spa Fulfillment Center to arrange for installation of a free replacement pump capacitor. |
| Retailers › Name | Coast Mountain dealers sold these spas in Washington, Idaho and Alaska, from January 1996 through October 2002, for between $4,000 and $8,000. |
| Recall Date | 2004-05-27T00:00:00 |
| Description | The recalled Coast Mountain® spas have various model names, including Cypress, Seymour, Cowichan, Washington and Robson spas. The model name is located on the top corner of the spa. The recalled units have a capacitor made by Motors Capacitor Inc., which can be identified by a label on the motor that has the words, "Tiny Might." The spas have an acrylic liner with western red cedar siding and seat up to six adults. |
| Recall Number | 04553 |
| Manufacturers › 1 › Name | Coast Mountain® Spas, of Langley, British Columbia, Canada |
| Manufacturers › 2 › Name | A. O. Smith Electrical Products Company, of Tipp City, Ohio |
| Consumer Contact | Consumers may contact the Spa Fulfillment Center at (800) 899-6896 between 8:30 a.m. and 7 p.m. ET Monday through Friday. |
| Last Publish Date | 2025-04-09T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › 1 › Country | Canada |
| Manufacturer Countries › 2 › Country | Taiwan |
| Manufacturer Countries › 3 › Country | United States |
Overview
- Recalling FirmCoast Mountain® Spas, of Langley, British Columbia, Canada, A. O. Smith Electrical Products Company, of Tipp City, Ohio