Aqua Clear Power Head aquarium pumps
Check against the official notice below — it lists the full affected range.
Approximately 42,000 aquarium Power Heads (Model 200) manufactured by Rolf C. Hagen (USA) Corporation are being voluntarily recalled due to a fatal electric shock hazard. Water may seep into the motor winding terminals, which could allow water in the aquarium to become energized and pose a shock risk to consumers.
According to the recall notice, affected consumers should immediately unplug the electric power cord of the Model 200 Aqua Clear Power Head. Consumers can return the recalled pump to the retail store where it was purchased and receive a replacement Model 201 power head at no charge. Consumers with questions may call the company's toll-free line at 1-800-225-2700 or write to Rolf C. Hagen (USA) Corporation, P.O. Box 634, Mansfield, Massachusetts 02048.
Written by software from the official notice below. Not reviewed by a lawyer.
Electrocution/Electric Shock
Aquarium Power Head Recall NEWS from CPSC U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission Office of Information and Public Affairs Washington, DC 20207 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE August 17, 1989 Release # 89-078 Aquarium Power Head Recall WASHINGTON, DC. -- Some 42,000 aquarium Power Heads (Model 200) are being voluntarily recalled by the Rolf C. Hagen (USA) Corporation of Mansfield, Mass., because they may present a fatal shock hazard to consumers. Water may seep into the motor winding terminals, allowing water in the aquarium to become energized. The Rolf C. Hagen (USA) Corporation, in cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, said consumers should immediately unplug the electric power cord of its model 200 Aqua Clear Power Head aquarium pump. Other Aqua Clear power heads manufactured by the company are not affected and are not being recalled. Consumers can return the pump to the retail store of purchase and receive a new power head, model 201, at no charge. Consumers with questions about the recall may call the company's toll-free line at 1-800-225-2700, or write Rolf C. Hagen (USA) Corporation, P.O. Box 634, Mansfield, Mass. 02048.
Official record: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission ↗
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