Aquarium Heaters Recalled by United Pet Group

Washington, DC: United Pet Group is recalling about 1.2 million Marineland Stealth and Stealth Pro Aquarium Heaters because a wiring problem can cause the aquarium heaters to overheat or break during normal use, damaging the aquarium and posing fire and laceration hazards to consumers. Overheating can cause the heater to shatter or the aquarium glass to break.

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.

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. Stealth Pro heaters were also sold as part of aquarium starter kits.

The affected products were sold in pet stores nationwide and on various websites from January 2004 through February 2011 for between $20 and $300.

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Published on Apr-22-11