CPSC, Jason International Inc. Announce Recall of Air-Whirlpool Baths

Fire & burns

Air baths release heated bubbles into the water. A heating element on these baths can fail to shut off, posing a fire hazard.

Units: About 800
Reports: 1
Injuries: —
Deaths: 0
Price: $3,000
Remedy: See notice

Reports, injuries, deaths and price are read out of the notice’s wording by rules, so they can miss unusual phrasing. The official notice is the record.

Affected

The baths were sold under the brand name Jason AirMasseur™ and Air-Whirlpool Baths, which is written on the bath's control keypad. They have a serial number located on the underside of the bath that can be viewed by removing the equipment access panel. Consumers must check with the firm to determine if their bath is included in the recall.

The file

Sold at: Plumbing distributors and kitchen and bath showrooms sold these baths nationwide, from January 2002 through September 2002, for about $3,000.
Product type: Baths & Bath Accessories
Made in: Not stated
Recalled by: Jason International Inc., of North Little Rock, Ark.

Incident log

Jason has received one report of a fire involving one of these baths, which resulted in minor damage. No injuries have been reported.

What the notice says to do

Consumers should check their bath's serial number and call to determine if their bath is part of the recall. If a bath is included in the recall, consumers should disconnect the electrical supply to their bath by unplugging the equipment or by switching off the circuit breaker immediately and schedule an appointment for a free repair.

They should call the Jason Technical Service Department at (800) 255-5766 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday or visit the firm's web site at www.jasoninternational.com

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Recall notice published by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. This site is independent: always confirm on the official notice before acting.

Notice first dated OCT 29 2002; last revised MAY 01 2025.