Aquarium Heaters Recalled by United Pet Group: Fire/Laceration Hazards (4/21/11)
The Heater Can Shatter or the Aquarium Glass Can Break
The Marineland Stealth and Stealth Pro aquarium heaters were sold at pet stores nationwide and on various websites from January 2004 through February 2011 for between $20 and $300.
A wiring problem can cause the aquarium heaters to overheat or break during normal use, damaging the aquarium and posing fire and laceration hazards to consumers. Overheating can cause the heater to shatter or the aquarium glass to break.
United Pet Group has received 38 reports of fires resulting in property damage and 45 reports of broken aquarium glass. United Pet Group has received one report of a consumer who suffered an eye injury when the aquarium heater forcefully broke while he held it.
The recall involves Marineland Stealth and Stealth Pro aquarium heaters described as follows: The heaters are black plastic tubes and have a temperature adjustment knob at the top. The model name "Stealth" (in white letters) or "Stealth Pro" (in red letters) is printed on the side of the heater. The model number and the wattage rating are printed below the model name. Stealth Pro heaters were also sold as part of aquarium starter kits.
Important: For specific wattage and model numbers, and to see photos of the heaters, click here.
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled aquarium heaters and contact United Pet Group for a free replacement aquarium heater or a full refund.
For additional information, contact United Pet Group at (800) 338-4896 between 7:30 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's website at www.marineland.com.
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is still interested in receiving incident or injury reports that are either directly related to this product recall or involve a different hazard with the same product. Please tell them about it by visiting www.saferproducts.gov
The CPSC reminds consumers that it is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product.
United Pet Group's Recall Hotline: (800) 338-4896
CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772
Source: http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml11/11202.html?tab=recalls
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11 Comments
Post a CommentMarineland usually does a better job than this. Thanks, Ruth.
Sounds like another slap from China.
Great as always.
It can cost thousands to tens of thousands of dollars when one of these breaks. I used to keep three aquariums so I'm well acquainted with this equipment. You just buy then and trust them. Nice catch, this will save a lot of people a lot of financial heartache.
Excellent information in this article. Thanks!
Wow. Thanks for the coverage.
I got this recall information the other day...my husband had 125 aquariums...they have their own home - not inside our home...this is important...thanks for sharing.
Excellent - thanks for sharing and Happy Easter
thanksRC!
Thanks for the information, cheers :)