CPSC recall · Reported June 19, 2015
Top Fin Plastic Aquarium Heaters Recalled by PetSmart Due to Electrical Shock Hazard
An electrical problem with the aquarium heaters, poses a risk of fire or electrical shock to the consumer.
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….
Top Fin Plastic Aquarium Heaters Recalled by PetSmart Due to Electrical Shock Hazard was recalled by Shenzhen Xing Risheng Industrial Co. Ltd., of China in June 19, 2015. Reason: An electrical problem with the aquarium heaters, poses a risk of fire or electrical shock to the consumer.. Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled heaters and return them to any PetSm…. Verify recall #15167 with the CPSC before acting.
The recall
Shenzhen Xing Risheng Industrial Co. Ltd., of China issued this CPSC recall-An electrical problem with the aquarium heaters, poses a risk of fire or electrical shock to the consumer..
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- agency class
- June 19, 2015
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Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #15167 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.
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Product description
This recall involves all 50-, 100-, 150-, 200- and 250-watt Top Fin brand plastic aquarium heaters sold between August 2014 and April 2015 with model numbers: HT50, HT100, HT150, HT200 or HT250. The black cylindrical-shaped heaters are about 1.5 inches in diameter and about 13 inches tall. "Top Fin Premium Aquarium Heater," the model number and the heater's wattage are printed on the side of the heater near the top. The lot number is printed beneath the words "Made in China." All lot numbers are included in this recall.
Reason for recall
An electrical problem with the aquarium heaters, poses a risk of fire or electrical shock to the consumer.
Remedy, what to do
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled heaters and return them to any PetSmart store for a full refund.
Recall Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
| Severity class | Not classified by agency |
| Status | Active |
| Recall number | 15167 |
| Date reported | June 19, 2015 |
| Date initiated | June 19, 2015 |
| Recalling firm | Shenzhen Xing Risheng Industrial Co. Ltd., of China |
| Affected scope | About 112,200 (33,000 heaters were recalled in August 2014), About 4,800 in Canada |
| 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 heaters and return them to any PetSmart store for a full refund.
- Check the recall number (15167) 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
This page summarizes the official CPSC record for research and awareness; it is not legal, medical, or safety advice. Verify with the issuing agency before acting.
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