CPSC, Perfecto Manufacturing Inc. Announce Recall of Aquarium Lights
CPSC recall 00015. Recall date: .
Hazard, in the words of CPSC
Sharp edges on these lights could cut the insulation on the wiring. If the wires become exposed, consumers could suffer shocks or electrocution. There is also a risk of fire. In addition, some of these lights could overheat and cause the same problems.
Remedy, in the words of CPSC
Consumers should stop using these aquarium lights, unplug them, and return them to Perfecto for a free replacement.
CPSC recall 00015 has the recall date 10 Nov 1999. The notice names the firm Perfecto Manufacturing. The recall has about 23,400 units. The median CPSC recall of 1999 has 22,300 units. This register puts the recall under 4 hazards. The first is Fire. CPSC gives the product type Aquariums & Accessories.
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More of the notice
The hazard and the remedy are at the top of the page. Each quotation is the text of CPSC.
| Incidents and injuries | CPSC and Perfecto are not aware of any incidents involving these aquarium lights. This recall is being conducted to prevent the possibility of injuries. |
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| Units | 23,400 |
| Description | The plastic body of the SHOlights are black or oak-colored, and are 24, 30, 36 or 48 inches in length. All 36-inch SHOlights that hold two bulbs, and all SHOlights lights manufactured in July 1999 or earlier are part of this recall. The manufacturing date is located on a white label on the metal reflector. The label shows a picture of an anchor, and reads "cleaned by" or "built by" followed by the date. If there is no label or the label can't be read, it should be considered part of the recall. |
| Product | SHOlights aquarium lights, About 23,400, Aquariums & Accessories |
| Sold at | Pet stores nationwide sold these lights, from August 1998 through July 1999, for a suggested retail price of between $125 and $175. |
| Manufacturer | Perfecto Manufacturing Inc |
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- Hazard: Fire
- Hazard: Electric shock
- Hazard: Laceration
- Hazard: Overheating
- Category: Aquariums & Accessories
- CPSC recalls of 1999
The recall in context
- Units in this recall
- 23,400Median of 1999: 22,300
- CPSC recalls of 1999
- 156
- Recalls of 1999 with one of the same hazards
- 52%
- Recalls of 1999 in the category Aquariums & Accessories
- 1%
- Recalls on the register that name Perfecto Manufacturing
- 1
Official channels
- CPSC recall notice 00015The notice on the CPSC site, with the pictures and the contact of the firm.
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Recall Register. CPSC recall 00015. https://recallregister.com/product/1836-cpsc-perfecto-manufacturing-inc-announce-recall-of-aquarium-lights/. Source: CPSC Recall Retrieval Web Services. Data through .
Sources
- Source
- US Consumer Product Safety Commission
- Licence
- US government work, public domain
- Data retrieved
- 30 Sep 2026
- Newest CPSC recall on the register
- 24 Sep 2026
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Questions
- Does CPSC recall 00015 report injuries?
- The CPSC notice says:
CPSC and Perfecto are not aware of any incidents involving these aquarium lights. This recall is being conducted to prevent the possibility of injuries.
- Where was the product sold?
- The CPSC notice says:
Pet stores nationwide sold these lights, from August 1998 through July 1999, for a suggested retail price of between $125 and $175.
- How many units are in CPSC recall 00015?
- The CPSC notice gives this number:
About 23,400