PetSmart Recalls Top Fin Plastic Aquarium Heaters Due to Electrical Shock Hazard
CPSC recall 14244. Recall date: . Last publish date of the CPSC notice: .
Hazard, in the words of CPSC
The heaters are insufficiently grounded, posing a risk of electrical shock to the consumer.
Remedy, in the words of CPSC
Consumers should immediately stop using the heater, unplug it, remove it from the aquarium and return it to any PetSmart store for a full refund.
CPSC recall 14244 has the recall date 1 Aug 2014. The notice names the firm Shenzhen Xing Risheng Industrial. The recall has about 33,000 units. The median CPSC recall of 2014 has 5,700 units. This register puts the recall under the hazard Electric shock. CPSC gives the product type Aquariums or Accessories.
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More of the notice
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| Incidents and injuries | None reported |
|---|---|
| Units | 33,000 |
| Remedy options | Refund |
| Description | This recall involves all 50-, 100-, 150-, 200- and 250-watt Top Fin brand plastic aquarium heaters. The heaters are black cylinders about 1 1/2 inches in diameter and about 13 inches tall. Recalled heaters have model number HT50, HT100, HT150, HT200 or HT250. Lot numbers for the recalled heaters are 1839, 1901, 1903, 1904, 1907, 1908 and 1910. "Top Fin," "Premium Aquarium Heater," the model number and the heater's wattage are printed on the side of the heater near the top. Below that, the lot number is printed beneath the words "Made in China." |
| Product | Aquarium heaters, About 33,000, Aquariums or Accessories |
| Sold at | PetSmart stores nationwide from March 2014 to April 2014 for between $27 and $37. |
| Manufacturer | Shenzhen Xing Risheng Industrial Co. Ltd., of China |
| Importer | PetSmart Inc., of Phoenix |
| Made in | China |
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The recall in context
- Units in this recall
- 33,000Median of 2014: 5,700
- CPSC recalls of 2014
- 296
- Recalls of 2014 with one of the same hazards
- 6%
- Recalls of 2014 in the category Aquariums or Accessories
- 1%
- Recalls on the register that name Shenzhen Xing Risheng Industrial
- 2
Other recalls of the firm
| Date | Recall |
|---|---|
| 19 Jun 2015 | Top Fin Plastic Aquarium Heaters Recalled by PetSmart Due to Electrical Shock Hazard |
Official channels
- CPSC recall notice 14244The notice on the CPSC site, with the pictures and the contact of the firm.
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Recall Register. CPSC recall 14244. https://recallregister.com/product/1739-petsmart-recalls-top-fin-plastic-aquarium-heaters-due-to-electrical-sh/. Source: CPSC Recall Retrieval Web Services. Data through .
Sources
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- US Consumer Product Safety Commission
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- Data retrieved
- 30 Sep 2026
- Newest CPSC recall on the register
- 24 Sep 2026
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Questions
- Does CPSC recall 14244 report injuries?
- The CPSC notice says:
None reported
- Where was the product sold?
- The CPSC notice says:
PetSmart stores nationwide from March 2014 to April 2014 for between $27 and $37.
- Which remedy options does CPSC list for recall 14244?
- CPSC lists 1 remedy option:
Refund
- How many units are in CPSC recall 14244?
- The CPSC notice gives this number:
About 33,000