CPSCGeneral Alert
United Pet Group Recalls Top Fin Power Filters for Aquariums Due to Shock Hazard...
Published: March 1, 2016Recall ID: 16111Category: generalCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
A conductor on the pump motor can become exposed and electrify the aquarium water, posing a shock hazard to consumers.
Product Description & Identification
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.
Affected Products
Top Fin™ Power Filters for Aquariums
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2016/United-Pet-Group-Recalls-Top-Fin-Power-Filters-for-Aquariums |
| Title | United Pet Group Recalls Top Fin Power Filters for Aquariums Due to Shock Hazard; Sold Exclusively at PetSmart |
| Images › 1 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Recall.2016.16111.Top-Fin-Power-Filter-10.jpg |
| Images › 1 › Caption | Top Fin™ Power Filter 10 |
| Images › 2 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Recall.2016.16111.Top-Fin-Power-Filter-20.jpg |
| Images › 2 › Caption | Top Fin™ Power Filter 20 |
| Images › 3 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Recall.2016.16111.Top-Fin-Power-Filter-30.jpg |
| Images › 3 › Caption | Top Fin™ Power Filter 30 |
| Images › 4 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Recall.2016.16111.Top-Fin-Power-Filter-40.jpg |
| Images › 4 › Caption | Top Fin™ Power Filter 40 |
| Images › 5 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Recall.2016.16111.Top-Fin-Power-Filter-75.jpg |
| Images › 5 › Caption | Top Fin™ Power Filter 75 |
| Images › 6 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Recall.2016.16111.Top-Fin-5.jpg |
| Images › 6 › Caption | Top Fin™ 5.5 Gallon LED Aquarium Kit |
| Images › 7 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Recall.2016.16111.Top-Fin-10-Gallon-Aquarium-.jpg |
| Images › 7 › Caption | Top Fin™ 10 Gallon Aquarium Kit |
| Images › 8 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Recall.2016.16111.How-to-tell-if-your-product.jpg |
| Images › 8 › Caption | How to tell if your product is affected |
| Hazards › Name | A conductor on the pump motor can become exposed and electrify the aquarium water, posing a shock hazard to consumers. |
| Injuries › Name | None reported |
| Products › Name | Top Fin™ Power Filters for Aquariums |
| Products › Type | Aquariums or Accessories |
| Products › Category I D | 67837 |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 155,000 (in addition, about 3,300 filters were sold in Canada) |
| Recall I D | 6668 |
| Remedies › Name | 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. |
| Retailers › Name | PetSmart stores nationwide and online from September 2015 through December 2015 for between $15 and $64. |
| Recall Date | 2016-03-01T00:00:00 |
| 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. |
| Recall Number | 16111 |
| Manufacturers › Name | United Pet Group, of Earth City, Mo. |
| Remedy Options › Option | Replace |
| Inconjunctions › U R L | http://healthycanadians.gc.ca/recall-alert-rappel-avis/hc-sc/2016/57300r-eng.php |
| Consumer 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. |
| Last Publish Date | 2016-03-01T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | United States |