PetSmart Recalls Top Fin Plastic Aquarium Heaters Due to Electrical Shock Hazard
CPSC Recall1 injuries · 2014-08-01 · 14244
Hazards
The heaters are insufficiently grounded, posing a risk of electrical shock to the consumer.
Recall
Number
14244
Date
2014-08-01
Injuries reported
1
Products
Names
Aquarium heaters
Remedies
Options
Refund
Companies
Manufacturer(s)
Shenzhen Xing Risheng Industrial Co. Ltd., of China
Retailer(s)
PetSmart stores nationwide from March 2014 to April 2014 for between $27 and $37.
Importer(s)
PetSmart Inc., of Phoenix
Country of manufacture
China
Description
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."