Jacuzzi® Hot Tubs and Sundance® Spas
CPSC Recall #23-068 — December 15, 2022
Product
Jacuzzi® Hot Tubs and Sundance® Spas
Description
This recall involves Jacuzzi J-200, J-300, J-400 and J-500 collection hot tubs and Sundance Spas 680, 780, 880 and 980 Series spas. The model number and serial number are engraved into a silver plate in the equipment bay of the hot tub. The serial number can be entered into the recall links, www.sundancespas.com/en-us/recall.html or www.jacuzzi.com/en-us/recall.html, to identify hot tubs with the recalled sensor.
Hazard
The temperature sensor can relay incorrect water temperatures and cause the water to be hotter than the set temperature, posing injury (heat stroke) and thermal burn hazards.
Incidents / Injuries
Sundance Spas has received 185 reports of inaccurate temperature readings. No injuries have been reported.
Remedy
Consumers should use an accurate external thermometer to confirm the water temperature to be no higher than 104 degrees prior to entering the hot tub to prevent injuries and burns. Consumers should not enter the recalled hot tubs if the external thermometer temperature reads higher than 104 degrees. Contact a local authorized Jacuzzi dealer at www.jacuzzi.com/en-us/find-a-dealer/ for Jacuzzi brands and a Sundance Spas dealer at www.sundancespas.com/en-us/find-a-dealer/ for Sundance Spas brands, to schedule a free repair. Sundance Spas and Jacuzzi Hot Tub are contacting all known purchasers directly.
Units Affected
About 23,700 (In addition, about 5,400 were sold in Canada and about 40 were sold in Mexico)
Sold At
Authorized Sundance Spas or Jacuzzi Hot Tubs dealers nationwide from July 2021 through December 2022 for between $6,500 and $30,000.
Importer
Sundance Spas Inc., (which also does business as Jacuzzi Hot Tubs), of Chino, Calif.
Manufactured In
Mexico