Reported Aug 30, 2018
PetSmart Recalls Strip Lights for Reptile Cages Due to Fire Hazard
Tianjin McLanzoo Pet Articles of Tianjin, China
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 light fixtures and return them to any PetSmart store for a full refund.
Firm 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.
What it looks like
Is this the product you have?
- Reptile strip light fixtures
- UPCs
7372577330573725773306- Amount recalled
- About 23,000 (in addition, about 440 were sold in Canada)
Where it was sold
Sold at PetSmart stores nationwide from March 2017 through July 2018 for about $35 (20 inch) and $40 (30 inch)..
Why it was recalled
The strip light's fluorescent bulb can overheat causing the hood on the light fixture to ignite, posing a fire hazard.
The agency has not ranked the risk yet — treat the notice as a caution.
Reports so far: PetSmart has received six reports of the hood on the recalled light fixtures igniting.
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