Brian Smith Recalls Serene Float Tanks Due to Electrocution Hazard
Recall 08540 · Jan 24, 2008 · Brian Smith
5
units affected
5
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 08540
- Date
- Jan 24, 2008
- Company
- Brian Smith
- Units affected
- 5
- Product
- Serene Float Tanks
- Product type
- Float Tanks
- Hazard
- Electric shock
The product
This recall involves Serene Float Tanks, a water tank that is light- and soundproof, temperature insulated and ventilated. The heated tanks are filled with water and a dissolvent that allows a person to float effortlessly.
What can happen
Electrical components in the float tank are not grounded, which can prevent the Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter (GFCI) from tripping when needed, posing an electrocution hazard to consumers.
The fix
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled float tanks and contact Brian Smith for a refund.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- None reported.
- Sold at
- The Serene Float Tanks Web site between August 2007 and October 2007 for about $6,000.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled serene float tanks?
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled float tanks and contact Brian Smith for a refund.
What is the hazard?
Electrical components in the float tank are not grounded, which can prevent the Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter (GFCI) from tripping when needed, posing an electrocution hazard to consumers.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. Contact the company named above for the remedy.