United Pet Group · Recalled
United Pet Group Recalls Top Fin Power Filters for Aquariums Due to Shock Hazard; Sold Exclusively at PetSmart
A conductor on the pump motor can become exposed and electrify the aquarium water, posing a shock hazard to consumers.
- Units
- About 155,000 (in addition, about 3,300 filters were sold in Canada)
- Reports
- —
- Injuries
- —
- Deaths
- 0
- Price
- $15–$64
- Remedy
- Replace
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Affected
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.
The file
- Sold at
- PetSmart stores nationwide and online from September 2015 through December 2015 for between $15 and $64.
- Product type
- Aquariums or Accessories
- Made in
- United States
- Recalled by
- United Pet Group, of Earth City, Mo.
Incident log
None reported
What the notice says 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.
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.
Recall notice published by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. This site is independent: always confirm on the official notice before acting.
