Recall on Marineland Stealth 50 Watt Heaters

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[FONT=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]April 22, 2011

Dear Valued PetSmart Pet Parent,

United Pet Group is recalling Marineland Stealth 50 Watt Heaters based on information received from the manufacturer of this product and a U.S Consumer Product Safety Commission report released April 21, 2011. The product is being recalled due to a quality issue that may cause harm to the pet or Pet Parent. For more information, please see the report.

This heater has been sold as a single item and also as part of the Top Fin 10 Gallon Starter Aquarium Kit. If you have purchased this kit, please check your tank to determine which heater came in your kit.

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  [*]If your heater is made of all black plastic like the heaters in the images below, it is a Marineland Stealth 50 Watt Heater and has been recalled. Please follow the below instructions.[/FONT]

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  [*]If your heater is made of glass like the heaters in the images below, it is not affected by the recall and does not need to be returned to the store.[/FONT]

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If you have this product, please stop using it immediately and take the following steps: [/FONT]

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   [*]Unplug the heater from the wall to stop the flow of electricity
   [*]Let the heater cool for 15 minutes
   [*]Remove the heater from the tank[/FONT]

[FONT=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]Please bring the product to your closest PetSmart for a full refund or exchange. Replace the product with a comparable heater as soon as possible to maintain the temperature of your aquarium. A PetSmart store associate can help you select the right heater for your aquatic environment.

If you have questions about this recall, please call Marineland Customer Service at 1-800-338-4896.

At PetSmart, we are concerned Pet Parents, too. We will continue to do everything we can to help you and your pet during this time.
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[NCStateFisher]

well, there go the smaller models too. looks like ill be taking both of mine back for full refunds and switching over to fluvals

 

[MC.Arowana]

what if you had them over years?

 

[NCStateFisher]

its only the new ones with the LED light on the top, the older model with the lines going down the sides is safe

 

[MC.Arowana]

okay so im safe thats man

 

[Dan F]

its only the new ones with the LED light on the top, the older model with the lines going down the sides is safe

Not true. I personally had one of the older models (with the line down the sides) blow out and kill a fish. The first photo is of my heater. The second is of the fish.

All models of Stealth heaters 25W and up have been recalled.
http://www.monsterfishkeepers.com/forums/showthread.php?t=410646

 

[NCStateFisher]

ah so they changed it? I know the original recall was only for the newer model. grr.. haha.

 

[PSU21Reef]

I had one fry my saltwater nanocube 3 months ago. At least I didn't throw it away.