The Recall Desk
Our severity:HighCPSC·03026·Announced 2002-10-29

Jason AirMasseur and Air Whirlpool Baths Recalled for Fire Hazard

Jason International is recalling about 800 AirMasseur and Air Whirlpool Baths because a heating element can fail to shut off, posing a fire hazard.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 3/5 (High).

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a fire hazard with one reported incident of minor property damage but no injuries, fitting the rubric for risk-of-harm products where injury has not yet been reported.

Plain-English summary

Jason International Inc. is recalling approximately 800 AirMasseur and Air Whirlpool Baths. The recall is due to a potential fire hazard caused by a heating element that may fail to shut off. The company has received one report of a fire involving one of these baths, which resulted in minor damage, but no injuries have been reported.

The baths were sold nationwide through plumbing distributors and kitchen and bath showrooms from January 2002 through September 2002 for approximately $3,000. The product brand name is written on the bath's control keypad, and the serial number is located on the underside of the bath, accessible by removing the equipment access panel.

Consumers should check their bath's serial number and call Jason Technical Service Department at (800) 255-5766 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday to determine if their unit is included in the recall. If the bath is part of the recall, consumers should immediately disconnect the electrical supply by unplugging the equipment or switching off the circuit breaker and schedule an appointment for a free repair.

The recalled product

Product
Jason AirMasseur™ and Air Whirlpool Baths
Manufacturer
Jason International Inc., of North Little Rock, Ark.
Category
Consumer Product — Baths & Bath Accessories
Hazard
Affected units
800

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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