Top Fin Plastic Aquarium Heaters
Details: This recall involves all 50-, 100-, 150-, 200- and 250-watt Top Fin brand plastic aquarium heaters sold between August 2014 and April 2015 with model numbers: HT50, HT100, HT150, HT200 or HT250. The black cylindrical-shaped heaters are about 1.5 inches in diameter and about 13 inches tall. “Top Fin Premium Aquarium Heater,” the model number and the heater’s wattage are printed on the side of the heater near the top. The lot number is printed beneath the words “Made in China.” All lot numbers are included in this recall.
Why: An electrical problem with the aquarium heaters poses a risk of fire or electrical shock to the consumer.
Incidents: The firm has received 13 reports of incidents, including four reports of minor shock, seven reports of the water tanks overheating and one report of property damage from an electrical shortage resulting in fire.
How many: About 112,200 (33,000 heaters were recalled in August 2014). Also, about 4,800 in Canada.
For more: PetSmart toll-free at 888-839-9638 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday, or visit the website at and click on “Product Recalls” listed under “Shop With Us.”
Bud and Skipit Wheely Cute Pull Toys
Details: Bud, an 8-inch high soft brown puppy with a blue-and-white pull cord, stands on red wooden wheels with blue hub caps. There is a red, blue and white soft ball at the end of the pull cord. Skipit, an 8-inch high cream-colored bunny with an orange-and-white pull cord, stands on blue wheels with orange hub caps. There is a soft cloth carrot at the end of the pull cord. Lot code YM5/14 is on the label sewn on the back leg of each toy. The item number for Bud Wheely Cute Toy, found on the lower right-hand corner of the original packing, is #401101. The item number for Skipit Wheely Cute Toy is #401103.
Why: Hub caps on the wheels can break or come off the wheel, posing a choking hazard for young children.
Incidents: No incidents have been reported.
How many: About 800 in the United States and 10 in Canada
For more: Bunnies by the Bay toll-free at 866-763-8869 between 6:30 a.m. and 3 p.m. Monday through Friday, e-mail customerservice@kidspreferred.com or online at and click on “Contact Us” at the bottom of the home page for more information.
Colnago America Bicycles and bicycle frame kits
Details: This recall involves all Colnago CF10 and Colnago V1-r racing bicycles and bicycle frame kits that fit 28-inch wheels. “Colnago for Ferrari” is on the downtube, and the Ferrari logo is on the seat tube of the CF10. “Colnago” is on the downtube, and the Ferrari logo is on the crossbar of the V1-r. Model numbers CF10 or V1-r are on both sides of the front fork.
Model CF10 frames come in the colors black with white letters and red trim, and black with white letters and yellow trim. Model V1-r frames come in the colors black with white letters and red trim, gray with black letters and black trim, gray with white letters and white trim, and white with silver letters and silver trim.
Why: The front brakes can detach from fork during use, posing a crash hazard.
Incidents: None reported
How many: About 400 in the U. S. and 34 in Canada
For more: Colnago America Inc. toll-free at 844-265-6246 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday through Friday or online at and click on “Colnago recalls bikes and frame kits” for more information.
