CPSC, Perfecto Manufacturing Inc. Announce Recall of Aquarium Lights
USCPSC, Perfecto Manufacturing Inc. Announce Recall of Aquarium Lights
Recalling Firm: Perfecto Manufacturing Inc., of Noblesville, Ind.
Reason for Recall / Hazard
Sharp edges on these lights could cut the insulation on the wiring. If the wires become exposed, consumers could suffer shocks or electrocution. There is also a risk of fire. In addition, some of these lights could overheat and cause the same problems.
Product Description & Identification
The plastic body of the SHOlights are black or oak-colored, and are 24, 30, 36 or 48 inches in length. All 36-inch SHOlights that hold two bulbs, and all SHOlights lights manufactured in July 1999 or earlier are part of this recall. The manufacturing date is located on a white label on the metal reflector. The label shows a picture of an anchor, and reads "cleaned by" or "built by" followed by the date. If there is no label or the label can't be read, it should be considered part of the recall.
Affected Products
SHOlights aquarium lights
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2000/CPSC-Perfecto-Manufacturing-Inc-Announce-Recall-of-Aquarium-Lights |
| Title | CPSC, Perfecto Manufacturing Inc. Announce Recall of Aquarium Lights |
| Images › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/aquarium-lights.jpeg |
| Images › Caption | Recalled SHOlights aquarium lights |
| Hazards › Name | Sharp edges on these lights could cut the insulation on the wiring. If the wires become exposed, consumers could suffer shocks or electrocution. There is also a risk of fire. In addition, some of these lights could overheat and cause the same problems. |
| Injuries › Name | CPSC and Perfecto are not aware of any incidents involving these aquarium lights. This recall is being conducted to prevent the possibility of injuries. |
| Products › Name | SHOlights aquarium lights |
| Products › Type | Aquariums & Accessories |
| Products › Category I D | 1822 |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 23,400 |
| Recall I D | 1836 |
| Remedies › Name | Consumers should stop using these aquarium lights, unplug them, and return them to Perfecto for a free replacement. |
| Retailers › Name | Pet stores nationwide sold these lights, from August 1998 through July 1999, for a suggested retail price of between $125 and $175. |
| Recall Date | 1999-11-10T00:00:00 |
| Description | The plastic body of the SHOlights are black or oak-colored, and are 24, 30, 36 or 48 inches in length. All 36-inch SHOlights that hold two bulbs, and all SHOlights lights manufactured in July 1999 or earlier are part of this recall. The manufacturing date is located on a white label on the metal reflector. The label shows a picture of an anchor, and reads "cleaned by" or "built by" followed by the date. If there is no label or the label can't be read, it should be considered part of the recall. |
| Recall Number | 00015 |
| Manufacturers › Name | Perfecto Manufacturing Inc., of Noblesville, Ind. |
| Consumer Contact | For more information, consumers should call Perfecto at (800) 241-7485 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. EST Monday through Friday. |
| Last Publish Date | 2026-05-07T00:00:00 |
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