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

U.S. CPSCElectric shockMar 1, 2016
Top Fin™ Power Filter 10
Top Fin™ Power Filter 10
Top Fin™ Power Filter 20
Top Fin™ Power Filter 20
Top Fin™ Power Filter 30
Top Fin™ Power Filter 30
Top Fin™ Power Filter 40
Top Fin™ Power Filter 40
Top Fin™ Power Filter 75
Top Fin™ Power Filter 75
Top Fin™ 5.5 Gallon LED Aquarium Kit
Top Fin™ 5.5 Gallon LED Aquarium Kit

Photos from the official notice: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission · image rights

Hazard

A conductor on the pump motor can become exposed and electrify the aquarium water, posing a shock hazard to consumers.

Remedy

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.

Replace

Incidents & injuries

None reported

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.

Sold on

PetSmart stores nationwide and online from September 2015 through December 2015 for between $15 and $64.

Contact the company

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 should I do?

Stop using the product and follow the remedy below. Contact the company for a refund, repair or replacement — recall remedies are free.

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