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CPSCRecalled Mar 13, 2018 · #18120

MAAX Spas Recalls Hot Tubs and Swim Spas Due to Fire Hazard

Hazard

The UV generator inside the hot tub and swim spa can ignite while in use, posing a fire hazard.

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Description

This recall involves MAAX Spas hot tubs and swim spas containing a Delta UV generator. The generator is used to sanitize the water and plumbing inside the hot tub or swim spa. The generator's model number is EA-4H-5. The model numbers for the hot tubs and swim spas are: 461; 470; 471; 472; 480; 481; 482; 780; 781; 5200; 5300; 5400; 5600; 7000; 7500; 8000; 8500; 9000; DT6; ENV; ES; ESX; GRD; LT6; MON; MT6; NUG; PRS; RB4; RL4; RS1; RS2; XB4; XL4; XSD; XSL; XSP; and XSR. The model name is the first 3 or 4 digits of the hot tub or swim spa serial number, and is engraved into a silver plate on the lower right or lower left corner of the front side of the hot tub or swim spa.

Product details

Product
Maax Spas hot tubs and swim spas
Type
Manufacturer
MAAX Spas Industries Corp., Chandler, Arizona
Model numbers
4H-5, 5200, 5300, 5400, 5600, 7000, 7500, 8000, 8500, 9000, DT6, LT6, MT6, RB4, RL4, RS1, RS2, XB4, XL4
UPCs
Sold at
Independent hot tub and swim spa retailers nationwide, from January 2012 through July 2015. Hot tubs were sold for about $4,000 to $15,000. Swim spas were sold for about $16,000 to $30,000.
Made in
United States

What you should do

Consumers should immediately stop using the hot tubs and swim spas and contact a MAAX Spas' dealer for a free repair.

View the official CPSC notice