CONSUMER SAFETY ALERT

The heaters are insufficiently grounded, posing a risk of electrical shock to the consumer.
Official Consumer Product Safety Recall • August 1, 2014

PetSmart Recalls Top Fin Plastic Aquarium Heaters Due to Electrical Shock Hazard

This recall involves all 50-, 100-, 150-, 200- and 250-watt Top Fin brand plastic aquarium heaters. The heaters are black cylinders about 1 1/2 inches in diameter and about 13 inches tall. Recalled heaters have model number HT50, HT100, HT150, HT200 or HT250. Lot numbers for the recalled heaters are 1839, 1901, 1903, 1904, 1907, 1908 and 1910. "Top Fin," "Premium Aquarium Heater," the model number and the heater's wattage are printed on the side of the heater near the top. Below that, the lot number is printed beneath the words "Made in China."

Required Consumer Action

Consumers should immediately stop using the heater, unplug it, remove it from the aquarium and return it to any PetSmart store for a full refund.

Contact Information

PetSmart toll-free at (888) 839-9638 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. MT Monday through Friday or online at www.petsmart.com and click on News Room under About PetSmart at the bottom of the page, then click on Product Notices and Recalls for more information.

Recall Details

Sold At
PetSmart stores nationwide from March 2014 to April 2014 for between $27 and $37.
Injuries
None reported
Manufacturer
Shenzhen Xing Risheng Industrial Co. Ltd., of China
Remedy
Refund
Recall Number
14244

Product Information

Product Name
Aquarium heaters
Product Type
Aquariums or Accessories
Number of Units
About 33,000
Manufacturer Name
Shenzhen Xing Risheng Industrial Co. Ltd., of China
Imported By
PetSmart Inc., of Phoenix
Manufactured In
China

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Full Contact Information

PetSmart toll-free at (888) 839-9638 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. MT Monday through Friday or online at www.petsmart.com and click on News Room under About PetSmart at the bottom of the page, then click on Product Notices and Recalls for more information.