Product Recall Number: 16-111
Why was Top Fin™ Power Filters for Aquariums recalled?
A conductor on the pump motor can become exposed and electrify the aquarium water, posing a shock hazard to consumers.
Product Recall Number: 16-111
Product Safety Warning Number:
Date: 2016-03-01
Product Safety Warning Date:
Name Of Product: Top Fin™ Power Filters for Aquariums
Description: A conductor on the pump motor can become exposed and electrify the aquarium water, posing a shock hazard to consumers.
Hazard Description: A conductor on the pump motor can become exposed and electrify the aquarium water, posing a shock hazard to consumers.
Consumer Action: None Listed
Original Product Safety Warning Announcement: None Listed
Remedy Type: Replace
Units: About 155,000 (in addition, about 3,300 filters were sold in Canada)
Incidents: None reported
Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled filters, unplug them from the power supply, remove from the aquarium, and contact United Pet Group for a free replacement power filter.
Sold At: PetSmart stores nationwide and online from September 2015 through December 2015 for between $15 and $64.
Importers: None Listed
Manufacturers: United Pet Group, of Earth City, Mo.
Distributors: None Listed
Manufactured In: U.S.
Custom Label: None Listed
Custom Field: None Listed