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SevereCPSC·89078·Announced 1989-08-17

Rolf C. Hagen Recalls 42,000 Aqua Clear Power Head Aquarium Pumps

Rolf C. Hagen is recalling 42,000 Aqua Clear Power Head aquarium pumps because water may seep into the motor, creating a fatal shock hazard.

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 source text explicitly states the product presents a 'fatal shock hazard,' which aligns with the rubric criterion for 'significant injury/property-damage reports' or high-risk structural defects, warranting a Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

Rolf C. Hagen (USA) Corporation is voluntarily recalling approximately 42,000 Aqua Clear Power Head aquarium pumps, Model 200. The recall was issued in cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) on August 17, 1989.

The affected pumps may present a fatal shock hazard to consumers. Water can seep into the motor winding terminals, which allows the water in the aquarium to become energized. Other Aqua Clear power heads manufactured by the company are not affected by this recall.

Consumers should immediately unplug the electric power cord of the Model 200 Aqua Clear Power Head aquarium pump. The pump can be returned to the retail store of purchase to receive a new Model 201 power head at no charge. Consumers with questions may call the company's toll-free line at 1-800-225-2700 or write to Rolf C. Hagen (USA) Corporation, P.O. Box 634, Mansfield, Mass. 02048.

The recalled product

Product
Aqua Clear Power Head aquarium pumps
Manufacturer
Rolf C. Hagen (USA)
Category
Consumer Product — Aquarium Accessories
Hazard

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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