CPSC2011-04-21
Aquarium Heaters Recalled by United Pet Group Due to Fire and Laceration Hazards
United Pet Group, of Cincinnati, Ohio
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.
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.
Sold at
Pet stores nationwide and on various websites from January 2004 through February 2011 for between $20 and $300.
Affected count
About 1.2 million
Injuries reported
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.
Manufactured in
China, Italy
Remedy type
Refund
Products
Marineland Stealth and Stealth Pro Aquarium Heaters
Consumer contact
For additional information, contact United Pet Group at (800) 338-4896 between 7:30 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's website at www.marineland.com
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2011/Aquarium-Heaters-Recalled-by-United-Pet-Group-Due-to-Fire-and-Laceration-HazardsDon't want to check this manually?
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