Product Recall Number: 14-244
Why was Aquarium heaters recalled?
The heaters are insufficiently grounded, posing a risk of electrical shock to the consumer.
Product Recall Number: 14-244
Product Safety Warning Number:
Date: 2014-08-01
Product Safety Warning Date:
Name Of Product: Aquarium heaters
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 tall2.5 in L x 1.9 in W x 13.5 in H. 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."
Hazard Description: The heaters are insufficiently grounded, posing a risk of electrical shock to the consumer.
Consumer Action: None Listed
Original Product Safety Warning Announcement: None Listed
Remedy Type: Refund
Units: About 33,000
Incidents: None reported
Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the heater, unplug it, remove it from the aquarium and return it to any PetSmart store for a full refund.
Sold At: PetSmart stores nationwide from March 2014 to April 2014 for between $27 and $37.
Importers: PetSmart Inc., of Phoenix
Manufacturers: Shenzhen Xing Risheng Industrial Co. Ltd., of China
Distributors: None Listed
Manufactured In: China
Custom Label: None Listed
Custom Field: None Listed