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United Pet Group Recalls Top Fin Power Filters for Aquariums Due to Shock Hazard; Sold Exclusively at PetSmart

Recalled March 1, 2016 · CPSC recall 16111 · United Pet

Hazard

A conductor on the pump motor can become exposed and electrify the aquarium water, posing a shock hazard to consumers.

Remedy

Replace

Units

About 155,000 (in addition, about 3,300 filters were sold in Canada)

Incidents / injuries

None reported

Description

This recall involves five models of Top Fin Power Filters. The models included in this recall are Top Fin Power Filters 10, 20, 30, 40 and 75. The filters are black with a trapezoid shaped top. The words "TOP FIN" are molded into the top of the filter. The filters were also sold as part of Top Fin 5.5- and 10-gallon LED aquarium kits.

What to do

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled filters, unplug them from the power supply, remove from the aquarium, and contact United Pet Group for a free replacement power filter.

Contact

United Pet Group at 800-338-4896 from 8 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or online at www.unitedpetgroup.com and click on Product Recalls at the bottom of the page for more information.

Product

Top Fin™ Power Filters for Aquariums

Manufacturer(s)

United Pet Group, of Earth City, Mo.

Retailers

PetSmart stores nationwide and online from September 2015 through December 2015 for between $15 and $64.

Made in

United States

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