Top Fin™ Power Filters for Aquariums

CPSC Recall #16-111 — March 1, 2016

Recall #16-111 Date: March 1, 2016 Remedy: Replace

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

A conductor on the pump motor can become exposed and electrify the aquarium water, posing a shock hazard to consumers.

Incidents / Injuries

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. 

Units Affected

About 155,000 (in addition, about 3,300 filters were sold in Canada)

Sold At

PetSmart stores nationwide and online from September 2015 through December 2015 for between $15 and $64. 

Manufacturer

United Pet Group, of Earth City, Mo.

Manufactured In

U.S.