CPSC recall · Reported March 1, 2016
United Pet Group Recalls Top Fin Power Filters for Aquariums Due to Shock Hazard; Sold Exclusively at PetSmart
A conductor on the pump motor can become exposed and electrify the aquarium water, posing a shock hazard to consumers.
United Pet Group, of Earth City, Mo. recalled This recall involves five models of Top Fin Power Filters. The models included in this re….
United Pet Group Recalls Top Fin Power Filters for Aquariums Due to Shock Hazard; Sold Ex… was recalled by United Pet Group, of Earth City, Mo. in March 1, 2016. Reason: A conductor on the pump motor can become exposed and electrify the aquarium water, posing a shock hazard to c…. Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled filters, unplug them from the power …. Verify recall #16111 with the CPSC before acting.
The recall
United Pet Group, of Earth City, Mo. issued this CPSC recall-A conductor on the pump motor can become exposed and electrify the aquarium water, posing a shock hazard to c….
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- agency class
- March 1, 2016
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Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #16111 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
This recall involves five models of Top Fin Power Filters. The models included in this recall are Top Fin Power Filters 10, 20, 30, 40 and 75. The filters are black with a trapezoid shaped top. The words "TOP FIN" are molded into the top of the filter. The filters were also sold as part of Top Fin 5.5- and 10-gallon LED aquarium kits.
Reason for recall
A conductor on the pump motor can become exposed and electrify the aquarium water, posing a shock hazard to consumers.
Remedy, what to do
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled filters, unplug them from the power supply, remove from the aquarium, and contact United Pet Group for a free replacement power filter.
Recall Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
| Severity class | Not classified by agency |
| Status | Active |
| Recall number | 16111 |
| Date reported | March 1, 2016 |
| Date initiated | March 1, 2016 |
| Recalling firm | United Pet Group, of Earth City, Mo. |
| Affected scope | About 155,000 (in addition, about 3,300 filters were 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 filters, unplug them from the power supply, remove from the aquarium, and co…
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- 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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