The Recall Desk
SevereCPSC·11202·Announced 2011-04-21

Marineland Stealth Aquarium Heaters Recalled for Fire and Laceration Hazards

United Pet Group is recalling Marineland Stealth and Stealth Pro aquarium heaters due to wiring issues that can cause overheating, fire, and broken glass.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves significant injury and property-damage reports, including 38 fires causing property damage and one consumer eye injury, which meets the criteria for a Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

United Pet Group is recalling approximately 1.2 million Marineland Stealth and Stealth Pro aquarium heaters. The recall involves black plastic tube heaters with 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, with the model number and wattage rating printed below. Stealth Pro heaters were also sold as part of aquarium starter kits.

The heaters have a wiring problem that can cause them to overheat or break during normal use. This can damage the aquarium and pose fire and laceration hazards to consumers. Overheating can cause the heater to shatter or the aquarium glass to break. United Pet Group has received 38 reports of fires resulting in property damage and 45 reports of broken aquarium glass. The company also received one report of a consumer who suffered an eye injury when the aquarium heater forcefully broke while he held it.

The heaters were sold at pet stores nationwide and on various websites from January 2004 through February 2011 for between $20 and $300. Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled aquarium heaters and contact United Pet Group for a free replacement aquarium heater or a full refund. For additional information, consumers can contact United Pet Group at (800) 338-4896 between 7:30 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit www.marineland.com.

The recalled product

Product
Marineland Stealth and Stealth Pro Aquarium Heaters
Manufacturer
United Pet Group, of Cincinnati, Ohio
Category
Consumer Product — Aquarium Accessories
Hazard

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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