Top Fin Plastic Aquarium Heaters Recalled by PetSmart Due to Electrical Shock Hazard
Recall 15167 · Jun 19, 2015 · Shenzhen Xing Risheng Industrial Co. Ltd.
112,200
units affected
112,200
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 15167
- Date
- Jun 19, 2015
- Company
- Shenzhen Xing Risheng Industrial Co. Ltd.
- Units affected
- 112,200
- Product
- Top Fin Plastic Aquarium Heaters
- Product type
- Aquariums or Accessories
- Remedy
- Refund
- Hazard
- Fire
The product
This recall involves all 50-, 100-, 150-, 200- and 250-watt Top Fin brand plastic aquarium heaters sold between August 2014 and April 2015 with model numbers: HT50, HT100, HT150, HT200 or HT250. The black cylindrical-shaped heaters are about 1.5 inches in diameter and about 13 inches tall. "Top Fin Premium Aquarium Heater," the model number and the heater's wattage are printed on the side of the heater near the top. The lot number is printed beneath the words "Made in China." All lot numbers are included in this recall.
What can happen
An electrical problem with the aquarium heaters, poses a risk of fire or electrical shock to the consumer.
The fix
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled heaters and return them to any PetSmart store for a full refund.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- The firm has received 13 reports of incidents, including four reports of minor shock, seven reports of the water tanks overheating and one report of property damage from an electrical shortage resulting in fire.
- Sold at
- PetSmart stores nationwide from August 2014 to April 2015 for between $25 and $40.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled top fin plastic aquarium heaters?
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled heaters and return them to any PetSmart store for a full refund.
What is the hazard?
An electrical problem with the aquarium heaters, poses a risk of fire or 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.