PetSmart Recalls Top Fin Betta Bowl Kits Due to Laceration Hazard
Recall 16036 · Nov 17, 2015 · PetSmart
148,000
units affected
148,000
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 16036
- Date
- Nov 17, 2015
- Company
- PetSmart
- Units affected
- 148,000
- Product
- Top Fin Betta Bowl Kit with LED Light
- Product type
- Aquariums or Accessories
- Remedy
- Refund
- Hazard
- Cuts
The product
The Top Fin Betta Bowl Kits with LED Lights include a 0.6-gallon glass betta bowl and a base with an LED light. The plastic bases come in black, blue, pink, purple and silver. The following UPC numbers are located on the packages of recalled items. Color UPC Black 73725752848 Blue 73725747577 Pink 73725747595 Purple 73725752855 Silver 73725747598
What can happen
The glass bowl can crack, shatter or break during normal handling, posing a laceration hazard.
The fix
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled betta bowls, safely dispose of the glass bowl and return the plastic base with power cord and adapter to any PetSmart store for a full refund.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- The firm has received seven reports of incidents, including five reports of cuts to fingers and hands.
- Sold at
- PetSmart stores nationwide and online at www.petsmart.com from September 2013 through October 2015 for about $25.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled top fin betta bowl kit with led light?
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled betta bowls, safely dispose of the glass bowl and return the plastic base with power cord and adapter to any PetSmart store for a full refund.
What is the hazard?
The glass bowl can crack, shatter or break during normal handling, posing a laceration 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.