The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·16111·Announced 2016-03-01

United Pet Group Recalls Top Fin Aquarium Power Filters for Shock Hazard

United Pet Group is recalling Top Fin power filters for aquariums because a conductor can expose consumers to electric shock. No injuries have been reported.

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 shock hazard, which is a risk-of-harm product where injury has not yet been reported, meeting the criteria for a High severity score.

Plain-English summary

United Pet Group is recalling approximately 155,000 Top Fin Power Filters for aquariums in the United States, and about 3,300 units in Canada. The recall includes five models: Top Fin Power Filters 10, 20, 30, 40, and 75. These filters are black with a trapezoid-shaped top and have the words "TOP FIN" molded into the top. The filters were also sold as part of Top Fin 5.5- and 10-gallon LED aquarium kits.

The recall is due to a shock hazard. A conductor on the pump motor can become exposed and electrify the aquarium water, posing a risk of electric shock to consumers. The company has not reported any injuries associated with the defect.

The affected filters were sold exclusively at PetSmart stores nationwide and online from September 2015 through December 2015 for between $15 and $64. Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled filters, unplug them from the power supply, remove them from the aquarium, and contact United Pet Group for a free replacement power filter. Consumers can reach United Pet Group at 800-338-4896 from 8 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or online at www.unitedpetgroup.com.

The recalled product

Product
Top Fin™ Power Filters for Aquariums
Manufacturer
United Pet Group, of Earth City, Mo.
Category
Consumer Product — Aquarium Accessories
Hazard
Affected units
155,000

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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