CPSC and TruHeat Corp. Announce Recall of Spa Heaters

Active Recall Announced December 14, 2001 CPSC #02068

Quick answer

CPSC and TruHeat Corp. Announce Recall of Spa Heaters is CPSC recall #02068, announced on December 14, 2001. The CPSC cites the following hazard: 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. The remedy is 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.. Affected brand: TruHeat Corp..

Hazard

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.

Affected products

No-Fault® 6000 model spa heaters (sold with Hot Spring® and Tiger River® spas)

Recalled brands

TruHeat Corp.

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.

Recall date

December 14, 2001

Categories

Hot Tubs/Spas

Frequently asked questions

What is CPSC recall #02068?

CPSC recall #02068 covers CPSC and TruHeat Corp. Announce Recall of Spa Heaters, announced by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission on December 14, 2001. The CPSC cites the following hazard: 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.

What is the remedy for recall #02068?

The CPSC remedy for recall #02068 is 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.. Consumers should stop using the product and follow the instructions in the official CPSC notice.

I sell this product on Shopify. What do I need to do?

If you sell CPSC and TruHeat Corp. Announce Recall of Spa Heaters on Shopify, stop selling the affected units immediately, notify customers who purchased them, and consider whether you have a Section 15(b) reporting obligation to the CPSC. RecallDocket helps Shopify merchants identify affected SKUs and prepare the required safety report.

Where is the official CPSC notice for this recall?

The primary source is the official CPSC notice at https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2002/CPSC-and-TruHeat-Corp-Announce-Recall-of-Spa-Heaters. RecallDocket links to it from this page.

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