Top Fin Plastic Aquarium Heaters
CPSC Recall #15-167 — June 19, 2015
Product
Top Fin Plastic Aquarium Heaters
Description
The 50-, 100-, 150-, 200- and 250-watt heaters pose risk of electrical shock.
Hazard
An electrical problem with the aquarium heaters, poses a risk of fire or electrical shock to the consumer.
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.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled heaters and return them to any PetSmart store for a full refund.
Units Affected
About 112,200 (33,000 heaters were recalled in August 2014), About 4,800 in Canada
Sold At
PetSmart stores nationwide from August 2014 to April 2015 for between $25 and $40.
Manufactured In
China