Independent reference · Facts sourced from CPSC, ENERGY STAR and DOE Record verified Aug 18, 2026
Active recall — stop using this product now.
Remedy: full refund · About 23,000 (in addition, about 440 were sold in Canada) units
Recall No. 18-212 Published August 30, 2018

Reptile strip light fixtures

The strip light's fluorescent bulb can overheat causing the hood on the light fixture to ignite, posing a fire hazard. Manufactured by Tianjin McLanzoo Pet Articles and sold at PetSmart stores nationwide from March 2017 – July 2018 for about $35.

20 inch reptile strip light fixture
What you are looking at

20 inch reptile strip light fixture

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Affected model numbers
UPC codes
73725773305 73725773306

Why it was recalled

The strip light's fluorescent bulb can overheat causing the hood on the light fixture to ignite, posing a fire hazard.

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Incident reports to the firm
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Injuries reported
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SaferProducts.gov reports

PetSmart has received six reports of the hood on the recalled light fixtures igniting.

The official remedy

Remedy type: refund
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What to do

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled light fixtures and return them to any PetSmart store for a full refund.

Product and sales details

ManufacturerTianjin McLanzoo Pet Articles, of Tianjin, China
UnitsAbout 23,000 (in addition, about 440 were sold in Canada)
Made inChina
Sold atPetSmart stores nationwide
Sales periodMarch 2017 – July 2018
PriceAbout $35

How to reach the firm

Phone
888-839-9638
8 a.m. to 5 p.m. MT Monday through Friday or online at www
Recall page
www.petsmart.com

Verify phone numbers, hours and web addresses on the current CPSC notice before contacting the firm.