CPSC2016-03-01
United Pet Group Recalls Top Fin Power Filters for Aquariums Due to Shock Hazard; Sold Exclusively at PetSmart
United Pet Group, of Earth City, Mo.
Hazard
A conductor on the pump motor can become exposed and electrify the aquarium water, posing a shock hazard to consumers.
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.
Sold at
PetSmart stores nationwide and online from September 2015 through December 2015 for between $15 and $64.
Affected count
About 155,000 (in addition, about 3,300 filters were sold in Canada)
Injuries reported
None reported
Manufactured in
United States
Remedy type
Replace
Products
Top Fin™ Power Filters for Aquariums
Consumer contact
United Pet Group at 800-338-4896 from 8 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or online at www.unitedpetgroup.com and click on Product Recalls at the bottom of the page for more information.
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2016/United-Pet-Group-Recalls-Top-Fin-Power-Filters-for-AquariumsDon't want to check this manually?
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