Watkins Manufacturing Recalls Hydromassage Rotary Jets in Highlife Collection Spas Due to Entanglement and Drowning Hazards
Recall at a glance
- Recall number
- 26-268 (CPSC)
- Recall date
- February 12, 2026
- Brand
- Watkins Manufacturing
- Category
- Other consumer products
- Products
- Hydromassage Rotary Jet (6 fin) in Highlife Collection spas
- Hazard
- Entanglement and Drowning Hazards
- Hazard type
- Suffocation and strangulation
- Remedy
- Repair
- Units
- About 32,900 units (In addition, about 853 were sold in Canada)
- Made in
- China
- Last updated by CPSC
- February 13, 2026
What was recalled
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.
Is my product affected?
Compare your product with the details below, including model numbers where listed.
- Hydromassage Rotary Jet (6 fin) in Highlife Collection spas · About 32,900 units (In addition, about 853 were sold in Canada) units
Photos from the recall notice
Where it was sold
Companies named in the notice: Independent pool and spa dealers nationwide from October 2022 through September 2025 for between $16,000 and $24,000 (spas) and between $18 and $35 (replacement parts).; Jet Importer: Watkins Manufacturing Corporation, of Vista, California.
Injuries or incidents reported
The firm has received one report of a consumer whose hair was entangled in the jets. No injuries have been reported.
Consumer contact
Watkins Wellness toll-free at 888-450-5748 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET, Monday through Friday, email at jetrecall@watkinsmfg.com or online at http://www.hotspring.com/recalls or http://www.hotspring.com and click on "Recalls" at the bottom of the page for more information.
Recall history and context
Watkins Manufacturing appears in 2 CPSC recalls on record.
Since 2019 CPSC has recorded 399 recalls in the other consumer products category, 68 recalls of them in the past 12 months.
Frequently asked questions
What was recalled?
Hydromassage Rotary Jet (6 fin) in Highlife Collection spas (About 32,900 units (In addition, about 853 were sold in Canada) units). This recall involves Hydromassage rotary jets (6 fin) in Highlife Collection spas and also sold as replacement parts.
Why was it recalled?
CPSC lists the reason as: Entanglement and Drowning Hazards.
What should I do if I own one?
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…
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Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall data, shown as published and last updated by CPSC on February 13, 2026. Details can change; the official notice is the authority. If your product may be recalled, stop and read the notice before deciding what to do. Terms and disclaimer.