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Recall 14244 — Aquarium heaters

U.S. CPSC · United States · 2014-08-01

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Agency
U.S. CPSC
Recall identifier
14244
Date of alert
2014-08-01
Country / jurisdiction
United States
Risk type
recall
Brand
Shenzhen Xing Risheng Industrial Co. Ltd., of China
Product category
consumer_product
Reported risk: 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." Hazards: The heaters are insufficiently grounded, posing a risk of electrical shock to the consumer.
Primary source: https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2014/PetSmart-Recalls-Top-Fin-Plastic-Aquarium-Heat

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