Aquarium Heaters (Top Fin) – Electrical Shock Risk (2014)
Electrical components may present a shock hazard.
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Check Your Product
According to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC)
Product
Aquarium heaters
Brand
Shenzhen Xing Risheng Industrial Co. Ltd., of China
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
Not specified in CPSC notice. Check official source for details.
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Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Shenzhen Xing Risheng Industrial Co. Ltd., of China is recalling Aquarium heaters. The hazard is: The heaters are insufficiently grounded, posing a risk of electrical shock to the consumer.. Based on CPSC recall notice.
Summary derived from CPSC notice
The following details were not provided by CPSC: UPC codes.
Reason for Recall
As stated by CPSC
This recall involves all 50-, 100-, 150-, 200- and 250-watt Top Fin brand plastic aquarium heaters. The heaters are black cylinders about 1 1/2 inches in diameter and about 13 inches tall. Recalled heaters have model number HT50, HT100, HT150, HT200 or HT250. Lot numbers for the recalled heaters are 1839, 1901, 1903, 1904, 1907, 1908 and 1910. "Top Fin," "Premium Aquarium Heater," the model number and the heater's wattage are printed on the side of the heater near the top. Below that, the lot number is printed beneath the words "Made in China."
Reported concern (CPSC)
The heaters are insufficiently grounded, posing a risk of electrical shock to the consumer.
Recommended Action
Per CPSC guidance
Consumers should immediately stop using the heater, unplug it, remove it from the aquarium and return it to any PetSmart store for a full refund.
Verify this information on the official source
For complete details and official instructions, check the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) directly.
View official CPSC recall noticePage updated: Jan 6, 2026