Hot Tub Forum
Original => Hot Tub Forum => Topic started by: Pathfinder on June 04, 2007, 02:16:43 am
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I think this is news worthy this was posted in the latest Industry mag in Canada
[size=12]Coast Spas and Franklin Electric Co. Recall Hot Tubs[/size]
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission in Washington, DC, in co-operation with Coast Spas in Langley, British Columbia and Franklin Electric Company in Bluffton, Indiana, announce a voluntary recall of 8,000 Coast Spas' hot tubs manufactured with Franklin Electric Motors.
Sold at spa dealers from January 2002 through October 2004 for between $7,000 and $15,000, the recalled spas have a circulating pump and motor assembly, which can overheat and pose a fire hazard. The recall only affects spas that were manufactured during this time frame with either red or yellow pump and motor assemblies.
Coast Spas has received 30 reports of spa fires, although no injuries have been reported.
The spas were manufactured in Canada, and the motors and pump assemblies were manufactured in the U.S. Consumers should contact Coast Spas immediately to arrange for the installation of a free retrofit by a service technician.
For more information, Coast Spas has set up a Web site at www.spamotorretrofit.com or simply call toll-free (877) 534-5255.
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Any more info on the pumps?
I know a certain "Spa Rebrander" in Co that uses Frankilin motors.
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I pity any of "his" customers should any of his spas ever have a recall.
What a nightmare that would be.
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http://www.spamotorretrofit.com
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So it's not just Coast going through this recall? WOW... :o
Anyone know what other manufacturers utilize these pumps? Does Jimmy really use them too? OMG
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So it's not just Coast going through this recall? WOW... :o
Anyone know what other manufacturers utilize these pumps? Does Jimmy really use them too? OMG
Does this mean that we can expect to see Hot Spring start posting that Haven tubs are starting fires and burning down houses? :)
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So it's not just Coast going through this recall? WOW... :o
Anyone know what other manufacturers utilize these pumps? Does Jimmy really use them too? OMG
I don't know. I belive the link I posted (I took it from Pathfinder's post and linked it for our convience) is a Coast page. A very quick search of Franklins web site gave me no info any a recent recall.
I do know that Jimmbo uses pumps with Franklin motors. If he uses these circ pumps, I do not know. It he does, it would be ironic, to say the least. Jim's been quiet lately and I personaly belive he's down for the count as far as seeling spas.
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Sure is a desert on his board, especially in the past week. Surprised he hasn't put tumbleweed and crickets chirping on his web site.
I didn't find anything regarding a recall on Franklin's website, either.
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You gotta realize Brewman since I was banned from the said desert site and not allowed to purchase a HAVEN spa, I dont' think there is a real person posting on that forum at all!!
Still waiting for my spa from a local dealer!! This week he said! :)
Mike in arkansas
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Ohhhh, wicked evil mike!!!!
Hey, what did you end up buying?
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That must be some Ultra Super Deluxe Custom business plan, to refuse to sell to a customer.
You're not worthy, You're not worthy!!
No doubt you'll be better off not having any business doings with that guy.
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I'm curious, and have to ask (sorry to try and get back on topic :-) )
Who do you feel is responsible for this pump issue? Coast Spas, or Franklin?
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I'm curious, and have to ask (sorry to try and get back on topic :-) )
Who do you feel is responsible for this pump issue? Coast Spas, or Franklin?
Well, if anyone else is using this pump it would point toward Franklin. However, one would have to wonder how Coast was using it. Was it installed some way to create the issue.
When Watkins had their heater issue they told us it was a wiring issue that was done by the vender.
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Not sure who you're asking, but in my opinion, the ultimate responsibility lies on Franklin. They sold Coast Spas a batch of bad motors.
Coast is responsible to the consumer to get the spas fixed, and Franklin should reimburse Coast for it's costs.
Consumer should get safe motors for no out of pocket. That's what they originally paid for.
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I dont' think there is a real person posting on that forum at all!!
I'm real. I go there once in a while just to say hello. I even wished Jim a happy birthday in April.
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I'm real. I go there once in a while just to say hello. I even wished Jim a happy birthday in April.
That's probably close to the last time anyone posted anything there.
At least anything that we're being allowed to see.
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I'm curious, and have to ask (sorry to try and get back on topic :-) )
Who do you feel is responsible for this pump issue? Coast Spas, or Franklin?
I think its a combo of both companies as Coast has oversized impellors in their design so when they do their testing on the pump curve they can boast 7hp & 5hp. When they say circulating pump its their #1 2-speed pump which is usually the "7hp" so when its designed to run too hot makes probability for fire pretty good. You also wont see the pumps in the franklin list because its a proprietary design. Its too bad jimmy cant use the same pumps ;)
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No doubt his genuis would prevent such poor engineering.
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Hi Brewman, Tom et. al.
I have recovered from the rejection (although I DID get a personal message from a certain spa salesman accusing me of lots of things and encouraging me to read the bible -- I think that is a good idea for all of us!! -- and since I was involved in Bible Translation for 30 years .... another story).
ANyway, I purchased a VIking Spa -- Heritage I -- from Watsons in Little Rock, my closest local dealer only two hours away. When you live in the Ozarks of NC Arkansas -- two hours is CLOSE!! I have NO idea how good it is but since I could actually talk to the sales person and see it in action and the price was affordable for us that is what I got!
Blessings on you all, Mike
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Read the Bible? When you do, please contact the nutjob and tell him what you learned. It seems to be a book he's not all that familair with, despite his claims to the contrary.
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Hey Mike:
I can't believe that he told you, of all people, to read the Bible. What comes to mind is the tee shirt I saw at the beach a few years ago which read "Jesus, Save Me From Your Followers." :) I would prefer Jimmy left the theology (and the hot tubs) to the professionals!
I jumped over to the Viking website. That looks like a very nice tub. I'm sure it will bring you years of relaxation!
And I am so glad you did not get mixed up with Jimbo!
Rich