Marineland Stealth and Stealth Pro Aquarium Heaters
CPSC Recall #11-202 — April 20, 2011
Product
Marineland Stealth and Stealth Pro Aquarium Heaters
Description
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product.
Hazard
A wiring problem can cause the aquarium heaters to overheat or break during normal use, damaging the aquarium and posing fire and laceration hazards to consumers. Overheating can cause the heater to shatter or the aquarium glass to break.
Incidents / Injuries
United Pet Group has received 38 reports of fires resulting in property damage and 45 reports of broken aquarium glass. United Pet Group has received one report of a consumer who suffered an eye injury when the aquarium heater forcefully broke while he held it.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled aquarium heaters and contact United Pet Group for a free replacement aquarium heater or a full refund.
Units Affected
About 1.2 million
Sold At
Pet stores nationwide and on various websites from January 2004 through February 2011 for between $20 and $300.
Importer
United Pet Group, of Cincinnati, Ohio
Manufactured In
China and Italy