PetSmart Recalls Strip Lights for Reptile Cages Due to Fire Hazard
Recall 18212 · Aug 30, 2018 · PetSmart
23,000
units affected
23,000
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 18212
- Date
- Aug 30, 2018
- Company
- PetSmart
- Units affected
- 23,000
- Product
- Reptile strip light fixtures
- Remedy
- Refund
- Hazard
- Fire
The product
This recall involves 20 inch and 30 inch All Living Things reptile strip light fixtures. These light fixtures simulate natural daylight and are attached to the top of the reptile's terrarium. The 20 inch fixture has UPC number 73725773305 and the 30 inch fixture has UPC number 73725773306 printed on the packaging.
What can happen
The strip light's fluorescent bulb can overheat causing the hood on the light fixture to ignite, posing a fire hazard.
The fix
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled light fixtures and return them to any PetSmart store for a full refund.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- PetSmart has received six reports of the hood on the recalled light fixtures igniting.
- Sold at
- PetSmart stores nationwide from March 2017 through July 2018 for about $35 (20 inch) and $40 (30 inch).
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled reptile strip light fixtures?
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled light fixtures and return them to any PetSmart store for a full refund.
What is the hazard?
The strip light's fluorescent bulb can overheat causing the hood on the light fixture to ignite, posing a fire hazard.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. Contact the company named above for the remedy.