Gecko Alliance Recalls Electronic Spa Controls Used on Serenity Spas Due to Fire Hazard
Released: Tuesday, April 01, 2008 by CPSC
In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Gecko Alliance of Quebec, Canada , is voluntarily recalling about 1,670 Serenity Spa Hot Tubs. The hot tub’s spa control can overheat, posing a fire hazard.
Recall Details
Product
Serenity Spa Hot Tubs
Description
This recall involves the Hydropool Serenity Series Spa hot tubs with serial numbers 01350XXXX through 03210XXXX. The serial numbers are printed on the right side of the spa control. The Gecko spa control (SSPA-1) has model number 0202-205097 printed on it.
Hazards
The hot tub’s spa control can overheat, posing a fire hazard.
Incidents
Gecko Alliance has received 28 reports of the spa control overheating, including one incident of damage to spa equipment. No injuries have been reported.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the hot tubs and reduce the water temperature control to the minimum setting. Consumers should contact Gecko Alliance’s Back-Pak support center to receive the free retrofit enclosure kit. The kit will be provided with a full set of instructions. Instructions also are available at
www.back-pak.com. Consumer should not use their spa until after the retrofit enclosure kit is installed.
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