PetSmart Recalls Top Fin Plastic Aquarium Heaters Due to Electrical Shock Hazard
Recall 14244 · Aug 1, 2014 · PetSmart
33,000
units affected
33,000
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 14244
- Date
- Aug 1, 2014
- Company
- PetSmart
- Units affected
- 33,000
- Product
- Aquarium heaters
- Product type
- Aquariums or Accessories
- Remedy
- Refund
- Hazard
- Electric shock
The product
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."
What can happen
The heaters are insufficiently grounded, posing a risk of electrical shock to the consumer.
The fix
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.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- None reported
- Sold at
- PetSmart stores nationwide from March 2014 to April 2014 for between $27 and $37.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled aquarium heaters?
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.
What is the hazard?
The heaters are insufficiently grounded, posing a risk of electrical shock to the consumer.
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.