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

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U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission

Jun 19, 2015, 12:58 ET

WASHINGTON, June 19, 2015 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- http://www.cpsc.gov/en/Recalls/2015/PetSmart-Recalls-Top-Fin-Plastic-Aquarium-Heaters/

Recall Summary

Name of Product: Top Fin Plastic Aquarium Heaters

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

Remedy: Refund

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

Consumer Contact: PetSmart toll-free at (888) 839-9638 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. MT Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's website at www.petsmart.com and click on "Product Recalls" listed under "Shop With Us" category for more information.

Recall Details

Units: About 112,200 (33,000 heaters were recalled in August 2014) in the U.S. and 4,800 in Canada

Description: 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.

Incidents/Injuries: The firm has received 13 reports of incidents, including four reports of minor shock, seven reports of the water tanks overheating and one report of property damage from an electrical shortage resulting in fire.

Sold exclusively at: PetSmart stores nationwide from August 2014 to April 2015 for between $25 and $40.

Importer: PetSmart Inc., of Phoenix, Ariz.

Manufactured in: China

Note: Health Canada's press release is available at http://healthycanadians.gc.ca/recall-alert-rappel-avis/hc-sc/2015/53815r-eng.php

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