TwoTankAmin
Fish Connoisseur
I am not sure if any members here have this heater, but best to let folks know jik. From the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission:
/www.cpsc.gov/en/Recalls/2014/PetSmart-Recalls-Top-Fin-Plastic-Aquarium-Heaters/#remedy
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Recall Summary Name of product:
Aquarium heaters
Hazard:
The heaters are insufficiently grounded, posing a risk of electrical shock to the consumer.
Recall Details Units
About 33,000
Description
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 tall2.5 in L x 1.9 in W x 13.5 in H. 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."
Incidents/Injuries
None reported
Remedy
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.
Sold exclusively at
PetSmart stores nationwide from March 2014 to April 2014 for between $27 and $37.
Importer
PetSmart Inc., of Phoenix
Manufacturer
Shenzhen Xing Risheng Industrial Co. Ltd., of China
Manufactured in
China
