PetSmart Recalls Top Fin Plastic Aquarium Heaters Due to Electrical Shock Hazard

The heaters are insufficiently grounded, posing a risk of electrical shock to the consumer.

Recall #: 14244
Affected scope: About 33,000

Compiled from official public sources by the publisher. · Updated September 2026

Shenzhen Xing Risheng Industrial Co. Ltd., of China recalled This recall involves all 50-, 100-, 150-, 200- and 250-watt Top Fin brand plastic aquariu….

PetSmart Recalls Top Fin Plastic Aquarium Heaters Due to Electrical Shock Hazard was recalled by Shenzhen Xing Risheng Industrial Co. Ltd., of China in August 1, 2014. Reason: The heaters are insufficiently grounded, posing a risk of electrical shock to the consumer.. Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the heater, unplug it, remove it from the aquariu…. Verify recall #14244 with the CPSC before acting.

The recall

Shenzhen Xing Risheng Industrial Co. Ltd., of China issued this CPSC recall-The heaters are insufficiently grounded, posing a risk of electrical shock to the consumer..

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agency class: August 1, 2014
reported

Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #14244 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.

Within the same product category the archive holds 6 closely related recalls, 6 from CPSC - clustering in a narrow category often points to a systemic quality-control or supplier issue rather than a one-off defect. Always verify the recall number against the official agency record before acting.

Product 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 tall. 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."

Reason for recall

The heaters are insufficiently grounded, posing a risk of electrical shock to the consumer.

Remedy, what to do

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.

Recall Profile

Structured summary of the CPSC recall record
Attribute	Value
Agency	U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Severity class	Not classified by agency
Status	Active
Recall number	14244
Date reported	August 1, 2014
Date initiated	August 1, 2014
Recalling firm	Shenzhen Xing Risheng Industrial Co. Ltd., of China
Affected scope	About 33,000
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 heater, unplug it, remove it from the aquarium and return it to any PetSmart store fo…

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Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled? ▼

Why was this product recalled? ▼

The heaters are insufficiently grounded, posing a risk of electrical shock to the consumer.

What should consumers do? ▼

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.

Which agency issued this recall? ▼

This recall was issued by the CPSC on August 1, 2014. CPSC does not publish a hazard classification for this recall. Recall number: 14244.

How do I report an injury from a recalled product? ▼

Report injuries to the issuing agency: CPSC at SaferProducts.gov, NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem, or FDA via MedWatch. Document the product (photos, model/serial numbers, purchase receipts) and seek medical attention. Injury reports help agencies track hazard patterns and may strengthen enforcement actions.

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