The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·16036·Announced 2015-11-17

PetSmart Recalls Top Fin Betta Bowl Kits Due to Laceration Hazard

PetSmart is recalling Top Fin Betta Bowl Kits with LED lights because the glass bowls can crack or shatter, posing a laceration hazard.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a risk-of-harm product (glass shattering) where injury has been reported (cuts to fingers and hands), but no serious injuries or fatalities are mentioned, fitting the 'High' severity criteria for reported non-serious injuries.

Plain-English summary

PetSmart Inc. is recalling Top Fin Betta Bowl Kits with LED Lights due to a laceration hazard. The recalled products include a 0.6-gallon glass betta bowl and a base with an LED light. The glass bowl can crack, shatter, or break during normal handling, which can cause cuts.

About 148,000 units were sold in the United States and about 8,000 units were sold in Canada. The kits were sold at PetSmart stores nationwide and online from September 2013 through October 2015 for about $25. The firm has received seven reports of incidents, including five reports of cuts to fingers and hands.

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled betta bowls and safely dispose of the glass bowl. They should return the plastic base with the power cord and adapter to any PetSmart store for a full refund. For more information, consumers can contact PetSmart toll-free at 888-839-9638 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. MT Monday through Friday, or visit www.petsmart.com and click on "Product Recalls" listed under "Shop With Us".

The recalled product

Product
Top Fin Betta Bowl Kit with LED Light
Manufacturer
PetSmart Inc., of Phoenix, Ariz.
Category
Consumer Product — Pet Supplies
Hazard
Affected units
148,000

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

UPCs (5)

  • 737257475779
  • 737257475953
  • 737257475984
  • 737257528482
  • 737257528550

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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