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U.S. Consumer Product Safety CommissionRecalled 2015-06-19

Top Fin Plastic Aquarium Heaters Recalled by PetSmart Due to Electrical Shock Hazard

Is my product affected?

Top Fin Plastic Aquarium Heaters

  • Brand Shenzhen Xing Risheng Industrial Co. Ltd., of China
  • Brand PetSmart Inc., of Phoenix, Ariz.

Check against the official notice below — it lists the full affected range.

What happened

PetSmart is recalling all Top Fin brand plastic aquarium heaters sold between August 2014 and April 2015 due to an electrical problem that poses a risk of fire or electrical shock. The recalled heaters come in five models—50-, 100-, 150-, 200-, and 250-watt versions (model numbers HT50, HT100, HT150, HT200, and HT250)—and are black cylindrical devices approximately 1.5 inches in diameter and 13 inches tall. The product name and model number are printed on the side near the top, with the lot number printed below "Made in China." All lot numbers of these models are included in the recall.

If you own one of these heaters, you should immediately stop using it and return it to any PetSmart store for a full refund.

Written by software from the official notice below. Not reviewed by a lawyer.

Hazard

An electrical problem with the aquarium heaters, poses a risk of fire or electrical shock to the consumer.

What should I do?

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled heaters and return them to any PetSmart store for a full refund.

Details from the source

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.

Source

Official record: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission ↗

Republished from the official source above; details can change — the source record controls.

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