May 27, 2004

A. O. Smith Co. Announces Recall of Spas

Name of Product: Coast Mountain Spas

Units: 25

Spa Manufacturer: Coast Mountain® Spas, of Langley, British Columbia, Canada

Pump Motor Manufacturer: A. O. Smith Electrical Products Company, of Tipp City, Ohio

Hazard: The motor in the circulating pump can overheat, posing a fire hazard to consumers.

Description: The recalled Coast Mountain® spas have various model names, including Cypress, Seymour, Cowichan, Washington and Robson spas. The model name is located on the top corner of the spa. The recalled units have a capacitor made by Motors Capacitor Inc., which can be identified by a label on the motor that has the words, “Tiny Might.” The spas have an acrylic liner with western red cedar siding and seat up to six adults.

Sold at: Coast Mountain dealers sold these spas in Washington, Idaho and Alaska from January 1996 through October 2002 for between $4,000 and $8,000.

Manufactured In: The motor capacitors were made in Taiwan, the motors and pump assemblies were made in the U.S., and the spas were manufactured in Canada.

Remedy: Consumers should stop using the spas immediately and contact the Spa Fulfillment Center at (800) 899-6896 between 8:30 a.m. and 7 p.m. ET Monday through Friday to arrange for installation of a free replacement pump capacitor.