Top Fin™ Power Filters for Aquariums
Class II - Moderate 🏠 Consumer Products
Recalled: March 1, 2016 United Pet Group, of Earth City, Mo. Electronics
Nationwide
What Should You Do?
- Check if you have this product: (About 155,000 (in addition, about 3,300 filters were sold in Canada))
- Do not eat it: Even if it looks and smells fine, do not consume this product.
- Throw it away or return it: You can return the product to the store for a full refund.
- Report problems: Report any issues to the FDA's Safety Reporting Portal.
Recall Details
- Company:
- United Pet Group, of Earth City, Mo.
- Reason for Recall:
- A conductor on the pump motor can become exposed and electrify the aquarium water, posing a shock hazard to consumers.
- Classification:
- Class II - Moderate
Products that might cause a temporary health problem, or pose a slight threat of a serious nature.
- Status:
- ongoing
- Hazard:
- A conductor on the pump motor can become exposed and electrify the aquarium water, posing a shock hazard to consumers.
- Remedy:
- 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.
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Product Information
Full 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 Codes/Lot Numbers:
(About 155,000 (in addition, about 3,300 filters were sold in Canada))
Official Source
Always verify recall information with the official CPSC source:
View on CPSC.govCPSC Recall Number: 16111