PetSmart recalls Top Fin plastic aquarium heaters (HT50-250) due to electrical shock risk from poor grounding. Consumers must stop using and return for refund.
The heaters are insufficiently grounded, posing a risk of electrical shock to the consumer.
PetSmart is recalling Top Fin plastic aquarium heaters because they are not properly grounded, which can cause electrical shock. This affects heaters sold with model numbers HT50 through HT250. If you own one, stop using it immediately and return it for a full refund.
The heaters are not sufficiently grounded, meaning electricity could flow through the user's body if they touch the heater while it's plugged in. This poses a risk of electrical shock, which can cause injury or death.
PetSmart customers who own Top Fin plastic aquarium heaters with model numbers HT50, HT100, HT150, HT200, or HT250 are affected. Pet owners using these heaters are at highest risk due to the electrical shock hazard.
Check for model numbers HT50, HT100, HT150, HT200, or HT250 on the side of the heater near the top. The heater should also have lot numbers 1839, 1901, 1903, 1904, 1907, 1908, or 1910 printed below the words 'Made in China.'
Immediately unplug the heater and remove it from the aquarium.
Take the heater to any PetSmart store for a full refund.
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.
The recalled models are HT50, HT100, HT150, HT200, and HT250.
Check for model numbers HT50-250 on the side of the heater near the top, and lot numbers 1839, 1901, 1903, 1904, 1907, 1908, or 1910 below 'Made in China.'
No, the remedy is to stop using and return for a full refund. There are no additional steps.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Top Fin to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 1739 — Top Fin Aquarium heaters Hello, I own a Aquarium heaters that is covered by recall 1739 from Top Fin. The official recall notice states: 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. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official CPSC recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
