Just an FYI, apparently just like the Stealth units sold yrs ago these are potentially ticking time bombs.
http://phx.corporate-ir.net/phoenix.zhtml?c=196265&p=factset54
http://phx.corporate-ir.net/phoenix.zhtml?c=196265&p=factset54
Petsmart Heater Recall
- Thread starter RD.
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LOL, ya, quite a bit more info from this side of the border.
http://healthycanadians.gc.ca/recall-alert-rappel-avis/hc-sc/2015/53815r-eng.php
Hazard identified
The aquarium heaters may overheat or short circuit, posing a fire or electrical shock hazard.
Neither Health Canada nor PetSmart has received any reports of consumer incidents or injuries in Canada related to the use of these aquarium heaters.
PetSmart, Inc. has received reports of 13 incidents in the United States, including four reports of minor electrical shock to consumers, seven reports of water tanks overheating and one report of minor property damage due to an electrical shortage resulting in fire.
Number sold
Approximately 4830 units were distributed to PetSmart's retail stores across Canada. Approximately 112,200 were distributed to PetSmart, Inc. stores in the United States.
Time period sold
The recalled products were sold from August 2014 to March 2015 in Canada and from August 2014 to April 2015 in the United States.
Place of origin
Manufactured in China
Companies
Manufacturer
Shenzhen Xing Risheng Industrial Co., Ltd.
CHINA
Importer
PETM Canada Corporation, operating as PetSmart
Burlington
Ontario
CANADA
http://healthycanadians.gc.ca/recall-alert-rappel-avis/hc-sc/2015/53815r-eng.php
Hazard identified
The aquarium heaters may overheat or short circuit, posing a fire or electrical shock hazard.
Neither Health Canada nor PetSmart has received any reports of consumer incidents or injuries in Canada related to the use of these aquarium heaters.
PetSmart, Inc. has received reports of 13 incidents in the United States, including four reports of minor electrical shock to consumers, seven reports of water tanks overheating and one report of minor property damage due to an electrical shortage resulting in fire.
Number sold
Approximately 4830 units were distributed to PetSmart's retail stores across Canada. Approximately 112,200 were distributed to PetSmart, Inc. stores in the United States.
Time period sold
The recalled products were sold from August 2014 to March 2015 in Canada and from August 2014 to April 2015 in the United States.
Place of origin
Manufactured in China
Companies
Manufacturer
Shenzhen Xing Risheng Industrial Co., Ltd.
CHINA
Importer
PETM Canada Corporation, operating as PetSmart
Burlington
Ontario
CANADA
I pulled out a top fin heater in 1 of my tank and double check the SKU, it's not the one on recalling list but I'm not really happy with this heater so might be a good time to stop using it 
Yes plastic, same as the Stealth that failed, and same as the current Aqueon Pro.
As far as SKU #'s, don't let that corporate BS fool you. The same Chinese company made them ALL, and this is exactly how the Stealth recall started - until more pipe bombs exploded, more people had damaged tanks, fires, etc, and the entire line of heater was eventually recalled.
As far as SKU #'s, don't let that corporate BS fool you. The same Chinese company made them ALL, and this is exactly how the Stealth recall started - until more pipe bombs exploded, more people had damaged tanks, fires, etc, and the entire line of heater was eventually recalled.
I've never had heaters go out like like these topfins. The first time one started to go out, I didn't immediately pinpoint the noise, I've never had a heater make noise so I thought something was caught in my hob. Glad I missed the explosion and electric shock!! :/
