866,000 spa pumps recalled after death reported: CPSC.

TOPEKA (KSNT) - Hundreds of thousands of spa pumps sold nationwide are being recalled this week after one person was killed earlier this year.

The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) announced in a press release on Thursday, Sept. 12 that around 866,000 AirJet and HyrdoJet spa pumps are being recalled as the plastic housing can catch on fire. At least three fires have been caused by the spa pumps, including a house fire in January 2024 in Kansas City that resulted in one death and significant property damage.

The spa pumps, produced by Bestway International Ltd. of China, were sold nationally through multiple retailers such as Bestway USA, Amazon, Costco, Walmart, Sam's Club, QVC, RuralKing and Spreetail. The recalled spa pumps were sold from May 2021 through May 2024 for between $400 and $790.

Customers are urged by the CPSC to stop using the pumps immediately and contact Bestway for a free replacement or a refund. People who purchased the AirJet pump qualify for a $100 refund while those who purchased a HydroJet pump qualify for a $189 refund.

IF you purchased one of the recalled spa pumps, you can contact the manufacturer at 888-943-2396 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. EST from Monday through Friday. You can also learn more on Bestway's website by clicking here.

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