PetSmart Recalls Top Fin Betta Bowl Kits Due to Laceration Hazard
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2015-11-17). Hazards: laceration. About 148,000 units in the US and 8,000 in Canada.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 16036 |
| Published | 2015-11-17 |
| Last updated | 2015-11-18 |
| Product category | Aquariums or Accessories |
| Products | Top Fin Betta Bowl Kit with LED Light |
| Firm named in the title | PetSmart |
| Firms | PetSmart Inc., of Phoenix, Ariz. (importer) |
| Manufactured in | China |
| Units (US) | 148,000 |
| Units (Canada) | 8,000 |
| UPC / GTIN | 00737257475779, 00737257475953, 00737257475984, 00737257528482, 00737257528550 |
| Hazard classes | laceration |
| Remedy classes | refund, dispose, stop use |
| Sold | PetSmart stores nationwide and online at www.petsmart.com from September 2013 through October 2015 for about $25. |
Description
The Top Fin Betta Bowl Kits with LED Lights include a 0.6-gallon glass betta bowl and a base with an LED light. The plastic bases come in black, blue, pink, purple and silver. The following UPC numbers are located on the packages of recalled items. Color UPC Black 73725752848 Blue 73725747577 Pink 73725747595 Purple 73725752855 Silver 73725747598
Hazard
The glass bowl can crack, shatter or break during normal handling, posing a laceration hazard.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled betta bowls, safely dispose of the glass bowl and return the plastic base with power cord and adapter to any PetSmart store for a full refund.
Incidents and injuries
The firm has received seven reports of incidents, including five reports of cuts to fingers and hands.
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