CPSC recall · Reported April 21, 2011
Aquarium Heaters Recalled by United Pet Group Due to Fire and Laceration Hazards
A wiring problem can cause the aquarium heaters to overheat or break during normal use, damaging the aquarium and posing fire and laceration hazards to consumers. Overheating can …
The CPSC recalled The recall involves the following Marineland Stealth and Stealth Pro aquarium heaters. Th….
Aquarium Heaters Recalled by United Pet Group Due to Fire and Laceration Hazards was recalled and listed by the CPSC in April 21, 2011. Reason: A wiring problem can cause the aquarium heaters to overheat or break during normal use, damaging the aquarium…. Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled aquarium heaters and contact United …. Verify recall #11202 with the CPSC before acting.
The recall
issued this CPSC recall-A wiring problem can cause the aquarium heaters to overheat or break during normal use, damaging the aquarium….
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- agency class
- April 21, 2011
- reported
Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #11202 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.
Recall Insight
This recall's affected scope, documented in the Recall Profile below, stays within a single-region or limited-distribution footprint. Distribution information was not included in the agency filing, so consumers should assume broad potential exposure until the firm publishes point-of-sale details. Consumers holding this product should act on the agency's documented remedy above rather than relying on general guidance.
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Product description
The recall involves the following Marineland Stealth and Stealth Pro aquarium heaters. The heaters are black plastic tubes and have a temperature adjustment knob at the top. The model name "Stealth" (in white letters) or "Stealth Pro" (in red letters) is printed on the side of the heater. The model number and the wattage rating are printed below the model name. Stealth Pro heaters were also sold as part of aquarium starter kits. Marineland Stealth Models Marineland Stealth Pro Models Wattage Model # Wattage Model # 25W ETP25 25W ML90447-00 50W ETP50 50W ML90448-00 75W ETP75 75W ML90449-00 100W ETP100 100W ML90450-00 150W ETP150 150W ML90451-00 200W ETP200 200W ML90452-00 250W ETP250 250W ML90453-00 300W ML90454-00
Reason for recall
A wiring problem can cause the aquarium heaters to overheat or break during normal use, damaging the aquarium and posing fire and laceration hazards to consumers. Overheating can cause the heater to shatter or the aquarium glass to break.
Remedy, what to do
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled aquarium heaters and contact United Pet Group for a free replacement aquarium heater or a full refund.
Recall Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
| Severity class | Not classified by agency |
| Status | Active |
| Recall number | 11202 |
| Date reported | April 21, 2011 |
| Date initiated | April 21, 2011 |
| Recalling firm | Not disclosed |
| Affected scope | About 1.2 million |
| Distribution | Not disclosed |
| Official source | CPSC notice → |
Profile values are sourced directly from the official CPSC enforcement record. Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.
What to do with this recall
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled aquarium heaters and contact United Pet Group for a free replacement aquariu…
- Check the recall number (11202) and product description against the item you own. Search the archive
- Confirm the current status and remedy on the official CPSC notice before acting. CPSC notice
- Follow the documented remedy (refund, replacement, repair, or disposal) rather than general advice. What to do next
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