United Pet Group Recalls Top Fin Power Filters for Aquariums Due to Shock Hazard; Sold Exclusively at PetSmart
CPSC recall 16111. Recall date: .
Hazard, in the words of CPSC
A conductor on the pump motor can become exposed and electrify the aquarium water, posing a shock hazard to consumers.
Remedy, in the words of CPSC
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled filters, unplug them from the power supply, remove from the aquarium, and contact United Pet Group for a free replacement power filter.
CPSC recall 16111 has the recall date 1 Mar 2016. The notice names the firm United Pet Group. The recall has about 155,000 units. The median CPSC recall of 2016 has 6,400 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 | 155,000 |
| Remedy options | Replace |
| Description | This recall involves five models of Top Fin Power Filters. The models included in this recall are Top Fin Power Filters 10, 20, 30, 40 and 75. The filters are black with a trapezoid shaped top. The words "TOP FIN" are molded into the top of the filter. The filters were also sold as part of Top Fin 5.5- and 10-gallon LED aquarium kits. |
| Product | Top Fin™ Power Filters for Aquariums, About 155,000 (in addition, about 3,300 filters were sold in Canada), Aquariums or Accessories |
| Sold at | PetSmart stores nationwide and online from September 2015 through December 2015 for between $15 and $64. |
| Manufacturer | United Pet Group |
| Made in | United States |
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The recall in context
- Units in this recall
- 155,000Median of 2016: 6,400
- CPSC recalls of 2016
- 330
- Recalls of 2016 with one of the same hazards
- 8%
- Recalls of 2016 in the category Aquariums or Accessories
- 0%
- Recalls on the register that name United Pet Group
- 2
Other recalls of the firm
| Date | Recall |
|---|---|
| 21 Apr 2011 | Aquarium Heaters Recalled by United Pet Group Due to Fire and Laceration Hazards |
Official channels
- CPSC recall notice 16111The 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 16111. https://recallregister.com/product/6668-united-pet-group-recalls-top-fin-power-filters-for-aquariums-due-to-sh/. 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 16111 report injuries?
- The CPSC notice says:
None reported
- Where was the product sold?
- The CPSC notice says:
PetSmart stores nationwide and online from September 2015 through December 2015 for between $15 and $64.
- Which remedy options does CPSC list for recall 16111?
- CPSC lists 1 remedy option:
Replace
- How many units are in CPSC recall 16111?
- The CPSC notice gives this number:
About 155,000 (in addition, about 3,300 filters were sold in Canada)