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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.

Top Fin™ Power Filters for Aquariums
Here's product recall specific data for Top Fin™ Power Filters for Aquariums.

  • 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