Safety regulator, Jason International Inc. Announce Recall of Air-Whirlpool Baths
Recall 03026 · Oct 29, 2002 · Jason International Inc.
800
units affected
800
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 03026
- Date
- Oct 29, 2002
- Company
- Jason International Inc.
- Units affected
- 800
- Product
- Jason AirMasseur™ and Air Whirlpool Baths
- Product type
- Baths & Bath Accessories
- Hazard
- Fire
The product
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 can happen
Air baths release heated bubbles into the water. A heating element on these baths can fail to shut off, posing a fire hazard.
The fix
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.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- Jason has received one report of a fire involving one of these baths, which resulted in minor damage. No injuries have been reported.
- Sold at
- Plumbing distributors and kitchen and bath showrooms sold these baths nationwide, from January 2002 through September 2002, for about $3,000.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled jason airmasseur™ and air whirlpool baths?
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.
What is the hazard?
Air baths release heated bubbles into the water. A heating element on these baths can fail to shut off, posing a fire hazard.
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.