16-036, dated November 17, 2015.
United States · CPSC · Habitats
Top Fin Betta Bowl Kit with LED Light
PetSmart Recalls Top Fin Betta Bowl Kits Due to Laceration Hazard
Reference 16-036November 17, 2015Laceration
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Affected product identity
Description
The glass bowl can crack, shatter or break during normal handling, posing a laceration hazard.
- Company
- PetSmart Inc., of Phoenix, Ariz.
- Manufactured in
- China
- Units stated
- About 148,000 (in addition, about 8,000 sold in Canada)
- Sold at
- PetSmart stores nationwide and online at www.petsmart.com from September 2013 through October 2015 for about $25.
Published safety action
Laceration
Hazard
The glass bowl can crack, shatter or break during normal handling, posing a laceration hazard.
Consumer action
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled betta bowls, safely dispose of the glass bowl and return the plastic base with power cord and adapter to any PetSmart store for a full refund.
Incidents stated in the source
The firm has received seven reports of incidents, including five reports of cuts to fingers and hands.
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