FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
March 13, 2006
Release #06-111
Firm's Recall Hotline: (866) 276-8872
CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772
CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908
"AquaPod" 12-Gallon Aquariums Recalled Due to Shock Hazard
WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in
cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary
recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using
recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed.
Name of Product: AquaPod 12-Gallon Aquariums
Units: About 1,000
Manufacturer and Distributor: Current USA Inc., of Vista, Calif.
Hazard: These aquariums have three power cords, two for the aquarium
lamps and one for the air pump. When only one of the two lamp cords is
plugged in, the unplugged lamp cord can become energized, posing an
electrical shock hazard to consumers.
Incidents/Injuries: Current USA Inc. has received nine reports of
electrical problems with these aquariums, resulting in seven consumers
suffering shocks by touching unplugged, energized lamp cords.
Description: This recall affects AquaPod Aquariums with model number
7050. The model number is not written on the aquariums, but is on the
owner's manual and the packaging. Only aquariums without a white label
containing the manufacturer date and a bar code, which is attached to
light reflector inside lid of the aquariums are included in this recall.
To check if your unit has a white sticker, open the aquarium lid and
look on the bottom left corner of the light reflector. If your AquaPod
12-Gallon System has a white label with a date in black letters and bar
code, it is not included in the recall. Model numbers 7051 and 7052
aquariums also are not included in the recall.
Sold in: Pet stores nationwide, pet merchandise catalogs, and by Web
retailers from December 2005 through January 2006 for about $240.
Manufactured in: China
Remedy: Consumers should stop using these aquariums immediately by
turning off the power at the breaker switch and unplugging all the
cords. Consumers should contact their local retailer or call the firm
for information on receiving a free replacement aquarium.
Consumer Contact: For more information, consumers should call Current
USA Inc. toll-free at (866) 276-8872 between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. PT Monday
through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.current-usa.com