AquaPod 12-Gallon Aquariums Recalled Due to Shock Hazard
CPSC Recall1 injuries · 2006-03-13 · 06111
Hazards
These aquariums have three power cords, two for the aquarium lamps and one for the air pump. When only one of the two lamp cords is plugged in, the unplugged lamp cord can become energized, posing an electrical shock hazard to consumers.
Recall
Number
06111
Date
2006-03-13
Injuries reported
1
Products
Names
AquaPod 12-Gallon Aquariums
Companies
Manufacturer(s)
Current USA Inc., of Vista, Calif.
Retailer(s)
Pet stores nationwide, pet merchandise catalogs, and by Web retailers from December 2005 through January 2006 for about $240.
Country of manufacture
China
Description
This recall affects AquaPod Aquariums with model number 7050. The model number is not written on the aquariums, but is on the owner's manual and the packaging. Only aquariums without a white label containing the manufacturer date and a bar code, which is attached to light reflector inside lid of the aquariums, are included in this recall. To check if your unit has a white sticker, open the aquarium lid and look on the bottom left corner of the light reflector. If your AquaPod 12-Gallon System has a white label with a date in black letters and bar code, it is not included in the recall. Model numbers 7051 and 7052 aquariums also are not included in the recall.