Top Fin Plastic Aquarium Heaters Recalled by PetSmart Due to Electrical Shock Hazard
CPSC recall 15167. Recall date: .
Hazard, in the words of CPSC
An electrical problem with the aquarium heaters, poses a risk of fire or electrical shock to the consumer.
Remedy, in the words of CPSC
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled heaters and return them to any PetSmart store for a full refund.
CPSC recall 15167 has the recall date 19 Jun 2015. The notice names the firm Shenzhen Xing Risheng Industrial. The recall has about 112,200 units. The median CPSC recall of 2015 has 6,500 units. This register puts the recall under 2 hazards. The first is Fire. CPSC gives the product type Aquariums or 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 | The firm has received 13 reports of incidents, including four reports of minor shock, seven reports of the water tanks overheating and one report of property damage from an electrical shortage resulting in fire. |
|---|---|
| Units | 112,200 |
| Remedy options | Refund |
| Description | This recall involves all 50-, 100-, 150-, 200- and 250-watt Top Fin brand plastic aquarium heaters sold between August 2014 and April 2015 with model numbers: HT50, HT100, HT150, HT200 or HT250. The black cylindrical-shaped heaters are about 1.5 inches in diameter and about 13 inches tall. "Top Fin Premium Aquarium Heater," the model number and the heater's wattage are printed on the side of the heater near the top. The lot number is printed beneath the words "Made in China." All lot numbers are included in this recall. |
| Product | Top Fin Plastic Aquarium Heaters, About 112,200 (33,000 heaters were recalled in August 2014), About 4,800 in Canada, Aquariums or Accessories |
| Sold at | PetSmart stores nationwide from August 2014 to April 2015 for between $25 and $40. |
| Manufacturer | Shenzhen Xing Risheng Industrial Co. Ltd., of China |
| Importer | PetSmart Inc |
| Made in | China |
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The recall in context
- Units in this recall
- 112,200Median of 2015: 6,500
- CPSC recalls of 2015
- 305
- Recalls of 2015 with one of the same hazards
- 30%
- Recalls of 2015 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 |
|---|---|
| 1 Aug 2014 | PetSmart Recalls Top Fin Plastic Aquarium Heaters Due to Electrical Shock Hazard |
Official channels
- CPSC recall notice 15167The notice on the CPSC site, with the pictures and the contact of the firm.
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Cite this page
Recall Register. CPSC recall 15167. https://recallregister.com/product/6422-top-fin-plastic-aquarium-heaters-recalled-by-petsmart-due-to-electrica/. 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 15167 report injuries?
- The CPSC notice says:
The firm has received 13 reports of incidents, including four reports of minor shock, seven reports of the water tanks overheating and one report of property damage from an electrical shortage resulting in fire.
- Where was the product sold?
- The CPSC notice says:
PetSmart stores nationwide from August 2014 to April 2015 for between $25 and $40.
- Which remedy options does CPSC list for recall 15167?
- CPSC lists 1 remedy option:
Refund
- How many units are in CPSC recall 15167?
- The CPSC notice gives this number:
About 112,200 (33,000 heaters were recalled in August 2014), About 4,800 in Canada