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Hot tub safety tips
Source: Local Help Stations (localhelpstations.com). Last updated November 2, 2026.
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission says the main hazard from hot tubs and spas is drowning, and warns about hair and body entrapment at drains. (source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission)
- Use a locked safety cover when the spa is not in use, and keep young children away unless an adult is watching.
- Make sure the spa has the dual drains and drain covers required by current safety standards, and check that covers are not cracked or missing.
- Know where the pump cut off switch is.
- Alcohol use in a spa can lead to drowning.
- Keep the water at 104 degrees Fahrenheit or below.
(source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission)
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Sources
- U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission: CPSC Issues Warning for Pools, Spas, and Hot Tubs (release 96-139, June 3, 1996) (checked November 2, 2026)
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