Top Fin™ Power Filters for Aquariums
CPSC Recall #16-111 — March 1, 2016
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.