TopFin filters recalled

[Becca]

These filters, sold by PetSmart, have been recalled due to fire hazard.

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[Termato]

These filters, sold by PetSmart, have been recalled due to fire hazard.

Sent from my SCH-I435 using MonsterAquariaNetwork App

Thanks for the information, Becca!

I was able to find the model numbers affected by this:

Top Fin 10 Filter 5236226 737257619920
Top Fin 20 Filter 5236225 737257619937
Top Fin 30 Filter 5235923 737257619791
Top Fin 40 Filter 5235924 737257619906
Top Fin 75 Filter 5236227 737257619913
Top Fin 5.5G Aquarium Kit (Filter Only) 5166072 737257906600
Top Fin 10G Aquarium Kit (Filter Only) 5003268 737257907669

Source: https://www.reddit.com/r/Aquariums/comments/3vxh7p/topfin_filter_recall/

This recall involves five models of Top Fin Power Filters. The models included in this recall are Top Fin Power Filters 10, 20, 30, 40 and 75. The filters are black with a trapezoid shaped top. The words TOP FIN are molded into the top of the filter. The filters were also sold as part of Top Fin 5.5 and 10 gallon LED aquarium kits.

http://www.cpsc.gov/en/Recalls/2016/United-Pet-Group-Recalls-Top-Fin-Power-Filters-for-Aquariums/#remedy

 

[CichlidAddict]

Isn't Top Fin big box version of Whisper. If so, should the recall apply to Whisper too?

 

[Termato]

Isn't Top Fin big box version of Whisper. If so, should the recall apply to Whisper too?

Tetra makes Whisper, thankfully. I have 4 20G size whispers filter and pumps.