Recalls / 2014-08-01

PetSmart Recalls Top Fin Plastic Aquarium Heaters Due to Electrical Shock Hazard

14244 · Recalled 2014-08-01 · CPSC page

Description

This recall involves all 50-, 100-, 150-, 200- and 250-watt Top Fin brand plastic aquarium heaters. The heaters are black cylinders about 1 1/2 inches in diameter and about 13 inches tall. Recalled heaters have model number HT50, HT100, HT150, HT200 or HT250. Lot numbers for the recalled heaters are 1839, 1901, 1903, 1904, 1907, 1908 and 1910. "Top Fin," "Premium Aquarium Heater," the model number and the heater's wattage are printed on the side of the heater near the top. Below that, the lot number is printed beneath the words "Made in China."

Hazards

The heaters are insufficiently grounded, posing a risk of electrical shock to the consumer.

Reported injuries

None reported

Remedy

Consumers should immediately stop using the heater, unplug it, remove it from the aquarium and return it to any PetSmart store for a full refund.

Products

Name	Model	Units
Aquarium heaters		About 33,000

Parties

Manufacturer: Shenzhen Xing Risheng Industrial Co. Ltd.
Importer: PetSmart Inc., of Phoenix
Made in: China
Sold at: PetSmart from March 2014 to April 2014 for between $27, $37.

Consumer contact

PetSmart toll-free at (888) 839-9638 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. MT Monday through Friday or online at www.petsmart.com and click on News Room under About PetSmart at the bottom of the page, then click on Product Notices and Recalls for more information.

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Location of the model and lot numbers on the heaters

Source: CPSC recall 14244. Inclusion in this database is not legal or medical advice.