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Custom Molded Products Recalls Valve Caps
July 26, 2019
Name of product: Diverter valve caps sold with Master Spas hot tubs and swim spas
Hazard: The valve cap on the hot tubs and swim spas can become loose, pop off and strike a bystander, posing an impact hazard.
Remedy: Repair
Recall date: July 10, 2019
Units: About 16,000
Description: This recall involves 2-inch diverter valve caps sold with certain Master Spas “Twilight Series,” “H2X Swim Spa,” and “MP Signature Deep Swim Spa” hot tubs/swim spas. The model names are printed on the control panel covers. The clear valve caps are included as a component part and are located under the diverter handle on the upper deck of the hot tub/spa above the water line.
Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the hot tubs and swim spas with the recalled valve cap and contact Custom Molded Products to arrange for a free replacement cap from their hot tub/swim spa manufacturer.
Incidents/Injuries: The firm has received 112 reports of the valve caps popping off including four reports of consumers being struck by the cap. No injuries have been reported.
Sold At: Master Spas hot tub/spa distributors from December 2017 through May 2019 for between about $5000 and $45,000 and about $2 for the valve caps.
Manufacturer(s): Custom Molded Products, of Newnan, Ga.
Manufactured In: China
Recall number: 19-161
Source: https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2019/Custom-Molded-Products-Recalls-Valve-Caps-Sold-With-Hot-Tubs-Swim-Spas-Due-to-Impact-Hazard