Hydromassage Rotary Jet (6 fin) in Highlife Collection spas

Jet Importer: Watkins Manufacturing Corporation, of Vista, California has recalled Hydromassage Rotary Jet (6 fin) in Highlife Collection spas, according to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). The recall was announced on February 12, 2026. It involves an entrapment or strangulation hazard.

Below is a plain-English summary of what was recalled, why it was recalled, how to tell whether you have the affected product, and what steps you can take. For the complete and most current details, you can view the CPSC record linked further down this page.

What was recalled?

This recall covers Hydromassage Rotary Jet (6 fin) in Highlife Collection spas, with approximately About 32,900 units (In addition, about 853 were sold in Canada) affected. The company behind the recall is Jet Importer: Watkins Manufacturing Corporation, of Vista, California.

From the official recall notice: “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.”

Why was Hydromassage Rotary Jet (6 fin) in Highlife Collection spas recalled?

According to the CPSC, the hazard is described as follows: “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.” In plain terms, this recall relates to an entrapment or strangulation hazard.

This hazard means part of the product can trap a child or restrict breathing, which is especially dangerous for infants and young children. Recalls address the risk by offering repairs, replacements, or refunds, and caregivers are advised to stop using the product immediately.

Reported injuries at the time of the recall notice: The firm has received one report of a consumer whose hair was entangled in the jets. No injuries have been reported.

What should you do?

If you think you may have bought Hydromassage Rotary Jet (6 fin) in Highlife Collection spas, compare it against the product description and identifying codes before using it.

The official recall notice states: “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 loc…”

About this recall

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