CPSC recall 14244
Aquarium heaters
- CPSC
- unknown
- Published 2015-01-09
On 2015-01-09 the CPSC announced a recall of Aquarium heaters by Shenzhen Xing Risheng Industrial, citing the heaters are insufficiently grounded, posing a risk of electrical shock to the consumer.
| Agency | CPSC |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 14244 |
| Classification | Not classified |
| Status | unknown |
| Initiated | 2014-08-01 |
| Published | 2015-01-09 |
| Last updated | 2026-09-13 11:58 UTC |
| Company | Shenzhen Xing Risheng Industrial |
| Distribution | US |
Product
Aquarium heaters | This recall involves all 50-, 100-, 150-, 200- and 250-watt Top Fin brand plastic aquarium heaters. The heaters are black cylinders about 1 1/2 inches in diameter and about 13 inches tall. Recalled heaters have model number HT50, HT100, HT150, HT200 or HT250. Lot numbers for the recalled heaters are 1839, 1901, 1903, 1904, 1907, 1908 and 1910. "Top Fin," "Premium Aquarium Heater," the model number and the heater's wattage are printed on the side of the heater near the top. Below that, the lot number is printed beneath the words "Made in China."
Reason
The heaters are insufficiently grounded, posing a risk of electrical shock to the consumer.
Status history
No status changes recorded since RecallRadar first saw this recall on 2026-09-13 11:58 UTC. Current status: unknown.
Source
Official record: https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2014/PetSmart-Recalls-Top-Fin-Plastic-Aquarium-Heaters
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