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Product Recall
PetSmart Recalls Strip Lights for Reptile Cages Due to Fire Hazard
20 inch reptile strip light fixture
Reptile strip light fixtures
Recall Date: August 30th, 2018
Units: About 23,000 (in addition, about 440 were sold in Canada)
Hazards: The strip light's fluorescent bulb can overheat causing the hood on the light fixture to ignite, posing a fire hazard.
Remedies: Refund
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled light fixtures and return them to any PetSmart store for a full refund.
Description
This recall involves 20 inch and 30 inch All Living Things reptile strip light fixtures. These light fixtures simulate natural daylight and are attached to the top of the reptile’s terrarium. The 20 inch fixture has UPC number 73725773305 and the 30 inch fixture has UPC number 73725773306 printed on the packaging.
Images:
20 inch reptile strip light fixture
Bottom side of 20 inch reptile strip light fixture
30 inch reptile strip light fixture
Bottom side of 30 inch reptile strip light fixture
Packaging for light fixture
Consumer Contact:
PetSmart toll-free at 888-839-9638 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. MT Monday through Friday or online at www.petsmart.com and click on “Recalls” for more information.Injuries:
PetSmart has received six reports of the hood on the recalled light fixtures igniting.
Manufacturers:
Tianjin McLanzoo Pet Articles, of Tianjin, China
Retailers:
PetSmart stores nationwide from March 2017 through July 2018 for about $35 (20 inch) and $40 (30 inch).
Importers:
PetSmart, Inc., of Phoenix, Ariz.
