A. O. Smith Co. · Recalled
CPSC, A. O. Smith Co. Announce Recall of Spas
The motor in the circulating pump can overheat, posing a fire hazard to consumers.
- Units
- 25
- Reports
- 3
- Injuries
- —
- Deaths
- 0
- Price
- $4,000–$8,000
- Remedy
- See notice
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Affected
The recalled Coast Mountain® spas have various model names, including Cypress, Seymour, Cowichan, Washington and Robson spas. The model name is located on the top corner of the spa. The recalled units have a capacitor made by Motors Capacitor Inc., which can be identified by a label on the motor that has the words, "Tiny Might." The spas have an acrylic liner with western red cedar siding and seat up to six adults.
The file
- Sold at
- Coast Mountain dealers sold these spas in Washington, Idaho and Alaska, from January 1996 through October 2002, for between $4,000 and $8,000.
- Product type
- Hot Tubs/Spas
- Made in
- Canada, Taiwan, United States
- Recalled by
- A. O. Smith Electrical Products Company, of Tipp City, Ohio, Coast Mountain® Spas, of Langley, British Columbia, Canada
Incident log
A. O. Smith has received three reports of overheating, resulting in fires. No injuries have been reported.
What the notice says to do
Consumers should stop using the spas immediately and contact the Spa Fulfillment Center to arrange for installation of a free replacement pump capacitor.
Consumers may contact the Spa Fulfillment Center at (800) 899-6896 between 8:30 a.m. and 7 p.m. ET Monday through Friday.
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 MAY 27 2004; last revised APR 09 2025.