Reported Mar 1, 2016
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.
Risk not classifiedThe agency has not ranked the risk yet — treat the notice as a caution.What you should do
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.
Firm 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.
What it looks like
Is this the product you have?
- Top Fin™ Power Filters for Aquariums
- Amount recalled
- About 155,000 (in addition, about 3,300 filters were sold in Canada)
Where it was sold
Sold at PetSmart stores nationwide and online from September 2015 through December 2015 for between $15 and $64..
Why it was recalled
A conductor on the pump motor can become exposed and electrify the aquarium water, posing a shock hazard to consumers.
The agency has not ranked the risk yet — treat the notice as a caution.
Reports so far: None reported
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