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PetSmart Recalls Strip Lights for Reptile Cages Due to Fire Hazard

U.S. CPSCFireAug 30, 2018
20 inch reptile strip light fixture
20 inch reptile strip light fixture
Bottom side of 20 inch reptile strip light fixture
Bottom side of 20 inch reptile strip light fixture
30 inch reptile strip light fixture
30 inch reptile strip light fixture
Bottom side of 30 inch reptile strip light fixture
Bottom side of 30 inch reptile strip light fixture
Packaging for light fixture
Packaging for light fixture

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

Hazard

The strip light's fluorescent bulb can overheat causing the hood on the light fixture to ignite, posing a fire hazard.

Remedy

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled light fixtures and return them to any PetSmart store for a full refund.

Refund

Incidents & injuries

PetSmart has received six reports of the hood on the recalled light fixtures igniting.

Product description

This recall involves 20 inch and 30 inch All Living Things reptile strip light fixtures. These light fixtures simulate natural daylight and are attached to the top of the reptile's terrarium. The 20 inch fixture has UPC number 73725773305 and the 30 inch fixture has UPC number 73725773306 printed on the packaging.

Sold on

PetSmart stores nationwide from March 2017 through July 2018 for about $35 (20 inch) and $40 (30 inch).

Contact the company

PetSmart toll-free at 888-839-9638 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. MT Monday through Friday or online at www.petsmart.com and click on “Recalls” 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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