Seven other incidents are being investigated
Around 866,000 AirJet and HydroJet spa pumps, sold under brand namesSaluSpa, Coleman, and Hydro-Force, have been recalled following a death, fires and property damage.
The pumps for hot tubs can overheat, causing the plastic container to ignite and starta fire,manufacturer Bestway (Hong Kong) International and the Consumer ProductSafety Commission said Thursday.
There have been three reported fires, including a house fire in Kansas City, Missouri in January that killed someone and another that caused "significantproperty damage."
Seven additional incidents are under investigation, but no injuries have been reported with those events.
The AirJet and HydroJet spa pumps sold online together with a spa liner, including at Amazon, Costco and Walmart, for between $400 and $790 from May 2021 to May 2024.
What to do
The brand name of the spa pump, eitherSaluSpa, Coleman, and Hydro-Force, are printed on the side of the liner. "Bestway" and the model number are on the label, side or back of the pump.
The recall only coversAirJet and HydroJetmodel numbers P05332, P05339, P05711, P05807, P07000, P07001, P05511, P07034, and P07572.
Owners of those hot tub pumps can get a replacement or partial refund.
Chinese manufacturer Bestway is offering a refund of $100 for AirJet spa pumps and $189 for HydroJet spa pumps.
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Posted: 2024-09-13 19:24:26
