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

Reported: August 1, 2014 Initiated: August 1, 2014 #14244

Product 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."

Reason for Recall

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

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.

Details

Units Affected
About 33,000
Official Source
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2014/PetSmart-Recalls-Top-Fin-Plastic-Aquarium-Heaters

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled? ▼
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.". Recalled by Shenzhen Xing Risheng Industrial Co. Ltd., of China. Units affected: About 33,000.
Why was this product recalled? ▼
The heaters are insufficiently grounded, posing a risk of electrical shock to the consumer.
What should consumers do? ▼
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.
Which agency issued this recall? ▼
This recall was issued by the CPSC on August 1, 2014. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: 14244.

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