PetSmart Recalls Strip Lights for Reptile Cages Due to Fire Hazard

Recalled August 30, 2018 · CPSC recall 18212 · PetSmart

Bottom side of 20 inch reptile strip light fixture

Bottom side of 30 inch reptile strip light fixture

Hazard

The strip light's fluorescent bulb can overheat causing the hood on the light fixture to ignite, posing a fire hazard.

Remedy

Refund

Units

About 23,000 (in addition, about 440 were sold in Canada)

Incidents / injuries

PetSmart has received six reports of the hood on the recalled light fixtures igniting.

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.

What to do

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled light fixtures and return them to any PetSmart store for a full refund.

Contact

PetSmart toll-free at 888-839-9638 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. MT Monday through Friday or online at www.petsmart.com and click on “Recalls” for more information.

Product

Reptile strip light fixtures

Manufacturer(s)

Tianjin McLanzoo Pet Articles, of Tianjin, China

Imported by

PetSmart, Inc., of Phoenix, Ariz.

Retailers

PetSmart stores nationwide from March 2017 through July 2018 for about $35 (20 inch) and $40 (30 inch).

Made in

China

UPC

73725773305 · 73725773306

Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Official recall notice on cpsc.gov →