CPSCRecalled Aug 1, 2014 · #14244
PetSmart Recalls Top Fin Plastic Aquarium Heaters Due to Electrical Shock Hazard
Hazard
The heaters are insufficiently grounded, posing a risk of electrical shock to the consumer.
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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."
Product details
- Product
- Aquarium heaters
- Type
- Aquariums or Accessories
- Manufacturer
- Shenzhen Xing Risheng Industrial Co. Ltd., of China
- Model numbers
- HT50, HT100, HT150, HT200, HT250, 1839, 1901, 1903, 1904, 1907, 1908, 1910
- UPCs
- —
- Sold at
- PetSmart stores nationwide from March 2014 to April 2014 for between $27 and $37.
- Made in
- China
What you should 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.