06-111, dated March 12, 2006.
United States · CPSC · Habitats
AquaPod 12-Gallon Aquariums
"AquaPod" 12-Gallon Aquariums Recalled Due to Shock Hazard
Reference 06-111March 12, 2006Electrical shock
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Description
WASHINGTON, D.C. - In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Current USA Inc., of Vista, Calif., is voluntarily recalling about 1,000 AquaPod 12-Gallon Aquariums. These aquariums have three power cords, two for the aquarium lamps and one for the air pump. When only one of the two lamp cords is plugged in, the unplugged lamp cord can become energized, posing an electrical shock hazard to consumers.Name of Product: AquaPod 12-Gallon AquariumsUnits: About 1,000Manufacturer and Distributor: Current USA Inc., of Vista, Calif.Hazard: These aquariums have three power cords, two for the aquarium lamps and one for the air pump. When only one of the two lamp cords is plugged in, the unplugged lamp cord can become energized, posing an electrical shock hazard to consumers.Incidents/Injuries: Current USA Inc. has received nine reports of electrical problems with these aquariums, resulting in seven consumers suffering shocks by touching unplugged, energized lamp cords.Description: This recall affects AquaPod Aquariums with model number 7050. The model number is not written on the aquariums, but is on the owner's manual and the packaging. Only aquariums without a whi
- Company
- Current USA Inc., of Vista, Calif.
- Manufactured in
- China
- Units stated
- About 1,000
- Sold at
- Pet stores nationwide, pet merchandise catalogs, and by Web retailers from December 2005 through January 2006 for about $240.
Published safety action
Electrical shock
Hazard
These aquariums have three power cords, two for the aquarium lamps and one for the air pump. When only one of the two lamp cords is plugged in, the unplugged lamp cord can become energized, posing an electrical shock hazard to consumers.
Consumer action
Consumers should stop using these aquariums immediately by turning off the power at the breaker switch and unplugging all the cords. Consumers should contact their local retailer or call the firm for information on receiving a free replacement aquarium.
Incidents stated in the source
Current USA Inc. has received nine reports of electrical problems with these aquariums, resulting in seven consumers suffering shocks by touching unplugged, energized lamp cords.
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