The Recall Desk
CriticalCPSC·24359·Announced 2024-09-12

About 866,000 AirJet and HydroJet Spa Pumps Recalled for Fire Hazard

AirJet and HydroJet spa pumps can overheat and ignite, posing a fire hazard. One death has been reported, and consumers should stop using the pumps immediately.

What this means for you

Highest-severity recall. Risk of serious injury or death is documented or strongly suspected. Stop using the product now and follow the agency's instructions.

Our severity reasoning: One death has been reported involving a house fire caused by the recalled spa pumps. Under the severity rubric, the existence of reported deaths results in a Critical (5) classification regardless of other factors.

Plain-English summary

About 866,000 AirJet and HydroJet spa pumps manufactured by Bestway (Hong Kong) International Ltd. are being recalled due to a fire hazard. The recalled pumps can overheat, causing the plastic housing to ignite.

The recalled spa pumps were sold together with inflatable spa liners under the brand names SaluSpa, Coleman, and Hydro-Force from May 2021 through May 2024 for between $400 and $790. They were sold online at Bestway USA, Amazon, Costco, Walmart, Sam's Club, QVC, RuralKing, and Spreetail, as well as at other stores nationwide. The recall applies only to model numbers P05332, P05339, P05711, P05807, P07000, P07001, P05511, P07034, and P07572.

CPSC is aware of at least three fires involving the spa pumps, including one house fire in January 2024 in Kansas City, Missouri, that resulted in a fatality. One additional fire caused significant property damage. Seven additional incidents are currently under investigation, with no injuries reported in those cases.

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled spa pumps. Consumers can contact Bestway toll-free at 888-943-2396 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit www.bestwayusa.com/product-safety-and-recall or www.bestwayusa.com and click on "Recall and Safety" at the bottom of the page to receive a free replacement spa pump or a refund of $100 for AirJet pumps or $189 for HydroJet pumps.

The recalled product

Product
AirJet and HydroJet Spa Pumps
Manufacturer
Bestway (Hong Kong) International Ltd., of China
Category
Consumer Product — Spa Equipment
Hazard
  • fire
  • overheat
  • plastic-ignition
Affected units
866,000

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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