PetSmart Recalls Strip Lights for Reptile Cages Due to Fire Hazard
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2018-08-30). Hazards: fire, burn. About 23,000 units in the US and 440 in Canada.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 18212 |
| Published | 2018-08-30 |
| Last updated | 2018-08-30 |
| Products | Reptile strip light fixtures |
| Firm named in the title | PetSmart |
| Firms | Tianjin McLanzoo Pet Articles, of Tianjin, China (manufacturer); PetSmart, Inc., of Phoenix, Ariz. (importer) |
| Manufactured in | China |
| Units (US) | 23,000 |
| Units (Canada) | 440 |
| Hazard classes | fire, burn |
| Remedy classes | refund, stop use |
| Trade facets | electrical |
| Sold | PetSmart stores nationwide from March 2017 through July 2018 for about $35 (20 inch) and $40 (30 inch). |
Description
This recall involves 20 inch and 30 inch All Living Things reptile strip light fixtures. These light fixtures simulate natural daylight and are attached to the top of the reptile's terrarium. The 20 inch fixture has UPC number 73725773305 and the 30 inch fixture has UPC number 73725773306 printed on the packaging.
Hazard
The strip light's fluorescent bulb can overheat causing the hood on the light fixture to ignite, posing a fire hazard.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled light fixtures and return them to any PetSmart store for a full refund.
Incidents and injuries
PetSmart has received six reports of the hood on the recalled light fixtures igniting.
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