PetSmart Recalls Strip Lights for Reptile Cages Due to Fire Hazard
CPSC recall 18212. Recall date: .
Hazard, in the words of CPSC
The strip light's fluorescent bulb can overheat causing the hood on the light fixture to ignite, posing a fire hazard.
Remedy, in the words of CPSC
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled light fixtures and return them to any PetSmart store for a full refund.
CPSC recall 18212 has the recall date 30 Aug 2018. The notice names the firm Tianjin McLanzoo Pet Articles. The recall has about 23,000 units. The median CPSC recall of 2018 has 7,200 units. This register puts the recall under 2 hazards. The first is Fire.
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More of the notice
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| Incidents and injuries | PetSmart has received six reports of the hood on the recalled light fixtures igniting. |
|---|---|
| Units | 23,000 |
| Remedy options | Refund |
| Description | This recall involves 20 inch and 30 inch All Living Things reptile strip light fixtures. These light fixtures simulate natural daylight and are attached to the top of the reptile's terrarium. The 20 inch fixture has UPC number 73725773305 and the 30 inch fixture has UPC number 73725773306 printed on the packaging. |
| Product | Reptile strip light fixtures, About 23,000 (in addition, about 440 were sold in Canada) |
| Sold at | PetSmart stores nationwide from March 2017 through July 2018 for about $35 (20 inch) and $40 (30 inch). |
| Manufacturer | Tianjin McLanzoo Pet Articles |
| Importer | PetSmart, Inc |
| Made in | China |
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The recall in context
- Units in this recall
- 23,000Median of 2018: 7,200
- CPSC recalls of 2018
- 258
- Recalls of 2018 with one of the same hazards
- 30%
- Recalls on the register that name Tianjin McLanzoo Pet Articles
- 1
Official channels
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Recall Register. CPSC recall 18212. https://recallregister.com/product/8388-petsmart-recalls-strip-lights-for-reptile-cages-due-to-fire-hazard/. Source: CPSC Recall Retrieval Web Services. Data through .
Sources
- Source
- US Consumer Product Safety Commission
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- 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 18212 report injuries?
- The CPSC notice says:
PetSmart has received six reports of the hood on the recalled light fixtures igniting.
- Where was the product sold?
- The CPSC notice says:
PetSmart stores nationwide from March 2017 through July 2018 for about $35 (20 inch) and $40 (30 inch).
- Which remedy options does CPSC list for recall 18212?
- CPSC lists 1 remedy option:
Refund
- How many units are in CPSC recall 18212?
- The CPSC notice gives this number:
About 23,000 (in addition, about 440 were sold in Canada)