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

Recalled October 29, 2002 · CPSC recall 03026 · Jason

Hazard

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

Remedy

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.

Units

About 800

Incidents / injuries

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

Description

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.

What to do

Contact

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

Product

Jason AirMasseur™ and Air Whirlpool Baths

Imported by

Jason International Inc., of North Little Rock, Ark.

Retailers

Plumbing distributors and kitchen and bath showrooms sold these baths nationwide, from January 2002 through September 2002, for about $3,000.

Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Official recall notice on cpsc.gov →