PetSmart Recalls Top Fin Betta Bowl Kits Due to Laceration Hazard

The glass bowl can crack, shatter or break during normal handling, posing a laceration hazard.

Recall #: 16036
Affected scope: About 148,000 (in addition, about 8,000 sold in Canada)

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

The CPSC recalled The Top Fin Betta Bowl Kits with LED Lights include a 0.6-gallon glass betta bowl and a b….

PetSmart Recalls Top Fin Betta Bowl Kits Due to Laceration Hazard was recalled and listed by the CPSC in November 17, 2015. Reason: The glass bowl can crack, shatter or break during normal handling, posing a laceration hazard.. Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled betta bowls, safely dispose of the g…. Verify recall #16036 with the CPSC before acting.

The recall

issued this CPSC recall-The glass bowl can crack, shatter or break during normal handling, posing a laceration hazard..

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agency class: November 17, 2015
reported

Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #16036 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

The Top Fin Betta Bowl Kits with LED Lights include a 0.6-gallon glass betta bowl and a base with an LED light. The plastic bases come in black, blue, pink, purple and silver. The following UPC numbers are located on the packages of recalled items. Color UPC Black 73725752848 Blue 73725747577 Pink 73725747595 Purple 73725752855 Silver 73725747598

Reason for recall

The glass bowl can crack, shatter or break during normal handling, posing a laceration hazard.

Remedy, what to do

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled betta bowls, safely dispose of the glass bowl and return the plastic base with power cord and adapter 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	16036
Date reported	November 17, 2015
Date initiated	November 17, 2015
Recalling firm	Not disclosed
Affected scope	About 148,000 (in addition, about 8,000 sold 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 betta bowls, safely dispose of the glass bowl and return the plastic base wi…

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Follow the documented remedy (refund, replacement, repair, or disposal) rather than general advice. What to do next

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Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled? ▼

Why was this product recalled? ▼

The glass bowl can crack, shatter or break during normal handling, posing a laceration hazard.

What should consumers do? ▼

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled betta bowls, safely dispose of the glass bowl and return the plastic base with power cord and adapter to any PetSmart store for a full refund.

Which agency issued this recall? ▼

This recall was issued by the CPSC on November 17, 2015. CPSC does not publish a hazard classification for this recall. Recall number: 16036.

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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