Aquarium Heaters Recalled by United Pet Group Due to Fire and Laceration Hazards
CPSC recall 11202. Recall date: . Last publish date of the CPSC notice: .
Hazard, in the words of CPSC
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.
Remedy, in the words of CPSC
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled aquarium heaters and contact United Pet Group for a free replacement aquarium heater or a full refund.
CPSC recall 11202 has the recall date 21 Apr 2011. The notice names the firm United Pet Group. The recall has about 1,200,000 units. The median CPSC recall of 2011 has 12,000 units. This register puts the recall under 3 hazards. The first is Fire. CPSC gives the product type Aquariums or Accessories.
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More of the notice
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| Incidents and injuries | 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. |
|---|---|
| Units | 1,200,000 |
| Remedy options | Refund |
| Description | The recall involves the following Marineland Stealth and Stealth Pro aquarium heaters. 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. Marineland Stealth Models Marineland Stealth Pro Models Wattage Model # Wattage Model # 25W ETP25 25W ML90447-00 50W ETP50 50W ML90448-00 75W ETP75 75W ML90449-00 100W ETP100 100W ML90450-00 150W ETP150 150W ML90451-00 200W ETP200 200W ML90452-00 250W ETP250 250W ML90453-00 300W ML90454-00 |
| Product | Marineland Stealth and Stealth Pro Aquarium Heaters, About 1.2 million, Aquariums or Accessories |
| Sold at | Pet stores nationwide and on various websites from January 2004 through February 2011 for between $20 and $300. |
| Importer | United Pet Group |
| Made in | China, Italy |
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The recall in context
- Units in this recall
- 1,200,000Median of 2011: 12,000
- CPSC recalls of 2011
- 313
- Recalls of 2011 with one of the same hazards
- 41%
- Recalls of 2011 in the category Aquariums or Accessories
- 0%
- Recalls on the register that name United Pet Group
- 2
Other recalls of the firm
| Date | Recall |
|---|---|
| 1 Mar 2016 | United Pet Group Recalls Top Fin Power Filters for Aquariums Due to Shock Hazard; Sold Exclusively at PetSmart |
Official channels
- CPSC recall notice 11202The notice on the CPSC site, with the pictures and the contact of the firm.
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Recall Register. CPSC recall 11202. https://recallregister.com/product/659-aquarium-heaters-recalled-by-united-pet-group-due-to-fire-and-lacerati/. 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 11202 report injuries?
- The CPSC notice says:
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.
- Where was the product sold?
- The CPSC notice says:
Pet stores nationwide and on various websites from January 2004 through February 2011 for between $20 and $300.
- Which remedy options does CPSC list for recall 11202?
- CPSC lists 1 remedy option:
Refund
- How many units are in CPSC recall 11202?
- The CPSC notice gives this number:
About 1.2 million