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

Name: United Pet Group Recalls Top Fin Power Filters for Aquariums Due to Shock Hazard; Sold Exclusively at PetSmart
Brand: United Pet Group, of Earth City, Mo.
SKU: CPSC-16111
Availability: Discontinued
Rating: 1.0 (1 reviews)

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

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Caution (Class III)

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