CPSC2018-08-30
PetSmart Recalls Strip Lights for Reptile Cages Due to Fire Hazard
Tianjin McLanzoo Pet Articles, of Tianjin, China
Hazard
The strip light's fluorescent bulb can overheat causing the hood on the light fixture to ignite, posing a fire hazard.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled light fixtures and return them to any PetSmart store for a full refund.
Sold at
PetSmart stores nationwide from March 2017 through July 2018 for about $35 (20 inch) and $40 (30 inch).
Affected count
About 23,000 (in addition, about 440 were sold in Canada)
Injuries reported
PetSmart has received six reports of the hood on the recalled light fixtures igniting.
Manufactured in
China
Remedy type
Refund
Products
Reptile strip light fixtures
Consumer contact
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 “Recalls” for more information.
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2018/PetSmart-Recalls-Strip-Lights-for-Reptile-Cages-Due-to-Fire-HazardDon't want to check this manually?
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