CPSC, Firms Announce Recall of Infinity and Lifestyle Spas
Source: CPSC Recall #04047
Recall Date
2003-12-09
Manufacturer
A.O. Smith Electrical Products Co., of Tipp City, Ohio, Motor Capacitors Inc., of Chicago, Illinois, MAAX Spas, of Beamsville, Ontario, Canada
Units Affected
13,000
Products Involved
Infinity and Lifestyle Spas
Hazard
The motor capacitor, which is a component of the circulating pump, can overheat. This poses a fire hazard.
Remedy
Contact the MAAX Spa Fulfillment Center to arrange for installation of a free replacement pump motor capacitor.
Reported Injuries
CPSC and MAAX Spas have received more than 100 reports of incidents of overheating of the motor capacitor. Twelve reports of overheating resulted in fires. No injuries or property damage, other than to the spa itself, have been reported.
Sold At
MAAX spa dealers sold these spas in the U.S. and Canada, from January 1998 through December 2001, for between $4,000 and $8,000.
Manufactured In
CanadaTaiwanUnited States
Full Recall Description
The recall involves Infinity and Lifestyle model spas manufactured by MAAX Spas. Only MAAX Spas equipped with a Motor Capacitor Inc. capacitor are included in this recall. Units that contain the capacitor have a label on the motor that reads, "Tiny Might." Various models of the spas are included in the recall. Contact the MAAX Spa Fulfillment Center to determine if your model is included in the recall.
Data source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) via SaferProducts.gov.
For the most current recall information, check directly with CPSC or the manufacturer.
Last verified: 2026-03-28