11-202, dated April 20, 2011.
United States · CPSC · Habitats
Marineland Stealth and Stealth Pro Aquarium Heaters
Aquarium Heaters Recalled by United Pet Group Due to Fire and Laceration Hazards
Reference 11-202April 20, 2011Laceration
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Affected product identity
Description
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product.
- Company
- United Pet Group, of Cincinnati, Ohio
- Manufactured in
- China and Italy
- Units stated
- About 1.2 million
- Sold at
- Pet stores nationwide and on various websites from January 2004 through February 2011 for between $20 and $300.
Published safety action
Laceration
Hazard
A wiring problem can cause the aquarium heaters to overheat or break during normal use, damaging the aquarium and posing fire and laceration hazards to consumers. Overheating can cause the heater to shatter or the aquarium glass to break.
Consumer action
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled aquarium heaters and contact United Pet Group for a free replacement aquarium heater or a full refund.
Incidents stated in the source
United Pet Group has received 38 reports of fires resulting in property damage and 45 reports of broken aquarium glass. United Pet Group has received one report of a consumer who suffered an eye injury when the aquarium heater forcefully broke while he held it.
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