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Watkins Manufacturing Recalls Hydromassage Rotary Jets in Highlife Collection Spas Due to Entanglement and Drowning Hazards
No injuries reported. This is a preventive recall action.
Source: CPSC
InfoRecall #26268
Watkins Manufacturing Recalls Hydromassage Rotary Jets in Highlife Collection Spas Due to Entanglement and Drowning Hazards
Jet Importer: Watkins Manufacturing Corporation, of Vista, California · Hydromassage Rotary Jet (6 fin) in Highlife Collection spas
Product Description
This recall involves Hydromassage rotary jets (6 fin) in Highlife Collection spas and also sold as replacement parts. There are eight models included in this collection: Grandee, Envoy, Vanguard, Aria, Prodigy, Sovereign, Jetsetter and Jetsetter LX. The recalled jets are found in model year 2023, 2024 and 2025 Highlife Collection spas.
Hazard
The hydromassage rotary jets can create a suction force that allows the user's hair to be entangled, submerging their head underwater, posing entanglement and drowning hazards to the user.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled jets and go to the firm's website http://www.hotspring.com/recalls to determine if their spa has them. If it is determined that the spa has the recalled parts, contact the firm to obtain instructions and a video that demonstrates how to turn the recalled jets off and how to install free replacement jet inserts in your spa. Consumers will need the serial number located on the front of the spa to make the determination.
Repair
Reported Injuries
The firm has received one report of a consumer whose hair was entangled in the jets. No injuries have been reported.
411 Press Analysis
A recall affecting about 32,900 units (in addition, about 853 were sold in canada) of Hydromassage Rotary Jet (6 fin) in Highlife Collection spas was announced on February 12, 2026 by the CPSC. The hydromassage rotary jets can create a suction force that allows the user's hair to be entangled, submerging their head underwater, posing entanglement and drowning. Jet Importer: Watkins Manufacturing Corporation, of Vista, California initiated this voluntary recall before any injuries were reported. Consumers who purchased this product should schedule a free repair by contacting the manufacturer. The CPSC encourages consumers to register products at the time of purchase to receive direct notification of future recalls.
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