Safe Step Walk-In Tubs Recalled by Oliver Fiberglass Products and NuWhirl Systems Due to Burn Hazard (Recall Alert)

Active Recall Announced February 24, 2015 CPSC #15721

Quick answer

Safe Step Walk-In Tubs Recalled by Oliver Fiberglass Products and NuWhirl Systems Due to Burn Hazard (Recall Alert) is CPSC recall #15721, announced on February 24, 2015. The CPSC cites the following hazard: This recall involves Safe Step walk-in, hydro-massage bath tubs with heated seats. The recalled tubs have model numbers LP2848, LP2851, LP2853, LP3153 or LP3255 and serial numbers 124423 through 131569 containing the prefix HS, HSHY, HSHS, HSMB or MBHS. The model and serial numbers are located on the back of the small access panel on the faucet end of the tub. The remedy is 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.. Affected brands: Oliver Fiberglass Products, NuWhirl Systems Corp., Safe Step Walk-In Tub Co..

Hazard

This recall involves Safe Step walk-in, hydro-massage bath tubs with heated seats. The recalled tubs have model numbers LP2848, LP2851, LP2853, LP3153 or LP3255 and serial numbers 124423 through 131569 containing the prefix HS, HSHY, HSHS, HSMB or MBHS. The model and serial numbers are located on the back of the small access panel on the faucet end of the tub.

Affected products

Safe Step Walk-In Tubs

Recalled brands

Oliver Fiberglass Products, NuWhirl Systems Corp., Safe Step Walk-In Tub Co.

Remedy

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.

Recall date

February 24, 2015

Categories

Baths & Bath Accessories

Frequently asked questions

What is CPSC recall #15721?

CPSC recall #15721 covers Safe Step Walk-In Tubs Recalled by Oliver Fiberglass Products and NuWhirl Systems Due to Burn Hazard (Recall Alert), announced by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission on February 24, 2015. The CPSC cites the following hazard: This recall involves Safe Step walk-in, hydro-massage bath tubs with heated seats. The recalled tubs have model numbers LP2848, LP2851, LP2853, LP3153 or LP3255 and serial numbers 124423 through 131569 containing the prefix HS, HSHY, HSHS, HSMB or MBHS. The model and serial numbers are located on the back of the small access panel on the faucet end of the tub.

What is the remedy for recall #15721?

The CPSC remedy for recall #15721 is 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.. 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 Safe Step Walk-In Tubs Recalled by Oliver Fiberglass Products and NuWhirl Systems Due to Burn Hazard (Recall Alert) 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/2015/Safe-Step-Walk-In-Tubs-Recalled-by-Oliver-Fiberglass-Products-and-NuWhirl-Systems. RecallDocket links to it from this page.

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