18-212, dated August 30, 2018.
United States · CPSC · Habitats
Reptile strip light fixtures
PetSmart Recalls Strip Lights for Reptile Cages Due to Fire Hazard
Reference 18-212August 30, 2018Fire & burn
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Affected product identity
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.
- Company
- Tianjin McLanzoo Pet Articles, of Tianjin, China
- Manufactured in
- China
- Units stated
- About 23,000 (in addition, about 440 were sold in Canada)
- Sold at
- PetSmart stores nationwide from March 2017 through July 2018 for about $35 (20 inch) and $40 (30 inch).
Published safety action
Fire & burn
Hazard
The strip light’s fluorescent bulb can overheat causing the hood on the light fixture to ignite, posing a fire hazard.
Consumer action
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled light fixtures and return them to any PetSmart store for a full refund.
Incidents stated in the source
PetSmart has received six reports of the hood on the recalled light fixtures igniting.
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