MAAX Spas Recalls Hot Tubs and Swim Spas Due to Fire Hazard
CPSC recall 18120. Recall date: .
Hazard, in the words of CPSC
The UV generator inside the hot tub and swim spa can ignite while in use, posing a fire hazard.
Remedy, in the words of CPSC
Consumers should immediately stop using the hot tubs and swim spas and contact a MAAX Spas' dealer for a free repair.
CPSC recall 18120 has the recall date 13 Mar 2018. The notice names the firm MAAX Spas Industries Corp., Chandler, Arizona. The recall has about 550 units. The median CPSC recall of 2018 has 7,200 units. This register puts the recall under the hazard Fire.
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| Incidents and injuries | Maax Spas has received six reports of generators in the affected hot tubs and swim spas igniting and causing damage to the generators and surrounding hot tub or swim spa components. There have been no reports of injuries. |
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| Units | 550 |
| Remedy options | Repair |
| Description | This recall involves MAAX Spas hot tubs and swim spas containing a Delta UV generator. The generator is used to sanitize the water and plumbing inside the hot tub or swim spa. The generator's model number is EA-4H-5. The model numbers for the hot tubs and swim spas are: 461; 470; 471; 472; 480; 481; 482; 780; 781; 5200; 5300; 5400; 5600; 7000; 7500; 8000; 8500; 9000; DT6; ENV; ES; ESX; GRD; LT6; MON; MT6; NUG; PRS; RB4; RL4; RS1; RS2; XB4; XL4; XSD; XSL; XSP; and XSR. The model name is the first 3 or 4 digits of the hot tub or swim spa serial number, and is engraved into a silver plate on the lower right or lower left corner of the front side of the hot tub or swim spa. |
| Product | Maax Spas hot tubs and swim spas, About 550 in the U.S. (In addition, about 630 were sold in Canada) |
| Sold at | Independent hot tub and swim spa retailers nationwide, from January 2012 through July 2015. Hot tubs were sold for about $4,000 to $15,000. Swim spas were sold for about $16,000 to $30,000. |
| Manufacturer | MAAX Spas Industries Corp., Chandler, Arizona |
| Made in | United States |
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The recall in context
- Units in this recall
- 550Median of 2018: 7,200
- CPSC recalls of 2018
- 258
- Recalls of 2018 with one of the same hazards
- 27%
- Recalls on the register that name MAAX Spas Industries Corp., Chandler, Arizona
- 1
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Recall Register. CPSC recall 18120. https://recallregister.com/product/8277-maax-spas-recalls-hot-tubs-and-swim-spas-due-to-fire-hazard/. Source: CPSC Recall Retrieval Web Services. Data through .
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- Data retrieved
- 30 Sep 2026
- Newest CPSC recall on the register
- 24 Sep 2026
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Questions
- Does CPSC recall 18120 report injuries?
- The CPSC notice says:
Maax Spas has received six reports of generators in the affected hot tubs and swim spas igniting and causing damage to the generators and surrounding hot tub or swim spa components. There have been no reports of injuries.
- Where was the product sold?
- The CPSC notice says:
Independent hot tub and swim spa retailers nationwide, from January 2012 through July 2015. Hot tubs were sold for about $4,000 to $15,000. Swim spas were sold for about $16,000 to $30,000.
- Which remedy options does CPSC list for recall 18120?
- CPSC lists 1 remedy option:
Repair
- How many units are in CPSC recall 18120?
- The CPSC notice gives this number:
About 550 in the U.S. (In addition, about 630 were sold in Canada)