United Pet Group Top Fin Power Filters for Aquariums recall: Shock Hazard
United Pet Group Recalls Top Fin Power Filters for Aquariums Due to Shock Hazard; Sold Exclusively at PetSmart
Why was United Pet Group Top Fin Power Filters for Aquariums recalled?
A conductor on the pump motor can become exposed and electrify the aquarium water, posing a shock hazard to consumers.
What should I do if I have this product?
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.
What to do with a recalled product: refunds, receipts, safe disposal and how to report a problem.
Is my product affected?
Compare the item in your hand with every identifier below from the official CPSC record. Only products that match the listed product and identifiers are part of this recall.
- Product
- Top Fin™ Power Filters for Aquariums
- Company
- United Pet Group, of Earth City, Mo.
- Quantity
- About 155,000 (in addition, about 3,300 filters were sold in Canada)
- Sold at
- PetSmart stores nationwide and online from September 2015 through December 2015 for between $15 and $64.
- Recall date
- March 1, 2016
- Incidents / injuries
- None reported
- Agency
- CPSC
Product 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.