For additional information, contact United Pet Group at (800) 338-4896 between 7:30 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's website at www.marineland.com
Recall Details
The recall involves the following Marineland Stealth and Stealth Pro aquarium heaters. The heaters are black plastic tubes and have a temperature adjustment knob at the top. The model name "Stealth" (in white letters) or "Stealth Pro" (in red letters) is printed on the side of the heater. The model number and the wattage rating are printed below the model name. Stealth Pro heaters were also sold as part of aquarium starter kits.
Marineland Stealth Models | Marineland Stealth Pro Models | ||
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Wattage | Model # | Wattage | Model # |
25W | ETP25 | 25W | ML90447-00 |
50W | ETP50 | 50W | ML90448-00 |
75W | ETP75 | 75W | ML90449-00 |
100W | ETP100 | 100W | ML90450-00 |
150W | ETP150 | 150W | ML90451-00 |
200W | ETP200 | 200W | ML90452-00 |
250W | ETP250 | 250W | ML90453-00 |
300W | ML90454-00 |
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled aquarium heaters and contact United Pet Group for a free replacement aquarium heater or a full refund.
United Pet Group has received 38 reports of fires resulting in property damage and 45 reports of broken aquarium glass. United Pet Group has received one report of a consumer who suffered an eye injury when the aquarium heater forcefully broke while he held it.
United Pet Group, of Cincinnati, Ohio
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