Exploding Heaters - Marineland Stealth and Stealth Pro (Pictures) - Recall Issued

[abcha0s]

Originally Posted by chris121277

..it's only the "Stealth Pro" that this happens with? none of there other heaters?

Hi Chris - I suppose any heater could potentially explode, but it is really only the Marineland Stealth Pro heaters that have a documented history of exploding.

[abcha0s]

It looks like Marineland is recalling these heaters!

February 11, 2011

Dear Valued PetSmart Pet Parent,

Marineland has issued a voluntary withdrawal of the Stealth PRO Submersible Heater (100, 200 and 250 watt). The product is being withdrawn due to a quality issue.

If you have this product, please stop using it immediately and take the following steps:

1. Unplug the heater from the wall to stop the flow of electricity
2. Let the heater cool for 15 minutes
3. Remove the heater from the tank

Please bring the product to your closest PetSmart for a full refund or exchange. Replace the product with a comparable heater as soon as possible to maintain the temperature of your aquarium. A PetSmart store associate can help you select the right heater for your aquatic environment.

If you have questions about this withdrawal, please call Marineland Customer Service at 800-526-0650 or 800-432-6986.

At PetSmart, we are concerned pet parents, too. We will continue to do everything we can to help you and your pet during this time.

Sincerely,

Debbie Gonzalez
Vice President, Brand and Customer Marketing

http://petsmart-mail.com/P/v3/Micros...=T1_ONL&A=1007

I don't see the 300W heater listed? - It's possible that PetSmart doesn't carry the 300W version, so they left it off this letter? - I am interested to see when this information makes it to our LFSs.

I sent my complaint to MarineLand on Friday morning (the same day as this recall). I haven't heard back from them yet.

I personally think they let this go on for far to long. The first reports were almost a full year ago.

[Jackie]

Marineland removed Stealth Pro from their website as well....humm

[Jackie]

Just called Marineland and Petsmart.
Marineland does not recall it. They only stop selling it.
Petsmart's recall does apply to Canada as well.

[cwatkins]

I got mine from J&L last spring. I've emailed Jeff to see if he's heard anything. I'll probably switch it out tonight with (unfortunately) a marineland visitherm I use for water changes.

[Coleus]

one of my spare heater is Stealth version but not the Pro. However, it does have the plastic wrap around it and it is made in Italy. Should i throw it in garbage or bring it to Petsmart.

Hmm nvm, I am safe