FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
October 29, 2002
Release # 03-026
Firm's Recall Hotline: (800) 255-5766 CPSC Consumer Hotline: (800) 638-2772
CPSC Media Contact: Mark Ross, (301) 504-7076
CPSC, Jason International Inc. Announce Recall of Air-Whirlpool Baths
WASHINGTON, D.C. - In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety
Commission (CPSC), Jason International Inc., of North Little Rock, Ark.,
is voluntarily recalling about 800 Jason AirMasseur™ and Air
Whirlpool Baths. Air baths release heated bubbles into the water. A
heating element on these baths can fail to shut off, posing a fire
hazard.
Jason has received one report of a fire involving one of these
baths, which resulted in minor damage. No injuries have been reported.
The baths were sold under the brand name Jason AirMasseur™ and
Air-Whirlpool Baths, which is written on the bath's control keypad. They
have a serial number located on the underside of the bath that can be
viewed by removing the equipment access panel. Consumers must check with
the firm to determine if their bath is included in the recall.
Plumbing distributors and kitchen and bath showrooms sold these
baths nationwide from January 2002 through September 2002 for about
$3,000.
Consumers should check their bath's serial number and call to
determine if their bath is part of the recall. They should call the
Jason Technical Service Department at (800) 255-5766 between 8 a.m. and
5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's web site at
www.jasoninternational.com. If a bath is included in the recall,
consumers should disconnect the electrical supply to their bath by
unplugging the equipment or by switching off the circuit breaker
immediately, and schedule an appointment for a free repair.
