CPSC recall · Reported August 30, 2018
PetSmart Recalls Strip Lights for Reptile Cages Due to Fire Hazard
The strip light's fluorescent bulb can overheat causing the hood on the light fixture to ignite, posing a fire hazard.
Tianjin McLanzoo Pet Articles, of Tianjin, China recalled This recall involves 20 inch and 30 inch All Living Things reptile strip light fixtures. ….
PetSmart Recalls Strip Lights for Reptile Cages Due to Fire Hazard was recalled by Tianjin McLanzoo Pet Articles, of Tianjin, China in August 30, 2018. Reason: The strip light's fluorescent bulb can overheat causing the hood on the light fixture to ignite, posing a fir…. Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled light fixtures and return them to an…. Verify recall #18212 with the CPSC before acting.
The recall
Tianjin McLanzoo Pet Articles, of Tianjin, China issued this CPSC recall-The strip light's fluorescent bulb can overheat causing the hood on the light fixture to ignite, posing a fir….
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- August 30, 2018
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Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #18212 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 20 inch and 30 inch All Living Things reptile strip light fixtures. These light fixtures simulate natural daylight and are attached to the top of the reptile's terrarium. The 20 inch fixture has UPC number 73725773305 and the 30 inch fixture has UPC number 73725773306 printed on the packaging.
Reason for recall
The strip light's fluorescent bulb can overheat causing the hood on the light fixture to ignite, posing a fire hazard.
Remedy, what to do
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled light fixtures 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 | 18212 |
| Date reported | August 30, 2018 |
| Date initiated | August 30, 2018 |
| Recalling firm | Tianjin McLanzoo Pet Articles, of Tianjin, China |
| Affected scope | About 23,000 (in addition, about 440 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 light fixtures and return them to any PetSmart store for a full refund.
- Check the recall number (18212) 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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