United KingdomThe Highlife Collection Spas 6‑fin rotary jet (part number 1883501‑01) fitted in Highlife spa models Grandee, Envoy, Vanguard, Aria, Prodigy, Sovereign, Jetsetter and Jetsetter LX from 2023–2025 is affected; see Annex A in the linked PDF for serial numbers and spa configurations. The jet may create suction that can cause hair entanglement and entrapment, presenting a drowning risk and not meeting the General Product Safety Regulations 2005; the manufacturer has stopped sales, advised users to switch off the 6‑fin jets and encourages registration with distributors for a replacement (eujetrecall@watkinsmfg.com).
What's being recalled
Product Safety Report for Highlife Collection Spas 6-fin Rotary Jet in a Spa presenting a risk of drowning.
Type: Electrical Appliances and Equipment – Hot Tub
Spa Models: Highlife Collection spa models: Grandee, Envoy, Vanguard, Aria, Prodigy, Sovereign, Jetsetter, and Jetsetter LX
Spa Model Years: 2023, 2024, 2025
Rotary Jet Part Number: 1883501-01
Serial numbers: Please see Annex A in the linked PDF for serial numbers, spa configurations and instructions on safe removal/replacement of jets.
Country of Origin: China
Product Description: Hot tub jet that moves in a circular motion to create a massage effect.
How to identify it
PSD notification number: 2602-0252
Notified by: Office for Product Safety and Standards
The hazard
The product with the 6fin rotary jet concerned presents a risk of drowning because the rotary jet may cause a suction, which in turn may cause hair entanglement and entrapment. This may lead to the user becoming submerged underwater, and drowning.
The 6fin rotary jet does not meet the requirements of the General Product Safety Regulations 2005.
What to do
The product is subject to a modification programme. The manufacturer
has stopped sales of the 6fin rotary jet and advised end users (via distributors) to switch off the 6fin rotary jets. End users are encouraged to register with their distributor for a replacement rotary jet. For more information, please contact: eujetrecall@watkinsmfg.com or please see Annex A in the linked PDF, provided by the manufacturer.
The official notice
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