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Faulty Aquarium Light Cord Recalled By McCrory Stores

Recall 89-064 · July 11, 1989 · McCrory Stores

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Recall at a glance

Recall number
89-064 (CPSC)
Recall date
July 11, 1989
Brand
McCrory Stores
Category
Lighting and electrical
Products
Aqua Hex Aquariums electric light cord assembly
Hazard
Fire and burn hazard
Hazard type
Fire and burn
Made in
Taiwan
Last updated by CPSC
January 8, 2015

What was recalled

Faulty Aquarium Light Cord Recalled By McCrory Stores NEWS from CPSC U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission Office of Information and Public Affairs Washington, DC 20207 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 11, 1989 Release # 89-064 Faulty Aquarium Light Cord Recalled By McCrory Stores WASHINGTON, D.C.---The McCrory Corp. of York, PA is voluntarily recalling the electric light cord assembly of some 39,000 Aqua Hex Aquariums because the cord could catch fire. This applies only to aquariums purchased prior to March 1, 1989. According to the company, the light cord assembly of each aquarium is believed to be defective. When the consumer tightens a light bulb in the socket to illuminate the aquarium, the wires may short circuit and ignite the cord. McCrory said that it is aware of three incidents where the cord short circuited or caught fire. No injuries have been reported. Identified as item number 951418 on the carton, the one- gallon "Aqua Hex Aquarium" carried a suggested retail price of $15. It was sold nationwide between July, 1988 and February, 1989 by Britts, Elmore, McCrory, H.L. Green, Kress, McClellan, TG & Y, Silver, Kittinger, Newberry stores and some independent variety stores. The Aqua Hex Aquarium has six clear plastic sides and a clear plastic top and bottom. The bottom is labeled "Made in Taiwan". The aquarium stands eight and one-half inches tall and six and one-half inches wide. It has a light cord and bulb, a black plastic light hood, and a beige electric air pump. The air pump bottom has a silver circular label which states: 11110 - 120V 3W Made in Taiwan". Having identified the recalled product, consumers should unplug and detach the defective light cord from the light hood and return it, minus the light bulb, to the store where purchased for a free replacement. Consumers may also mail the detached light cord to Communications Department, McCrory Stores, 2955 East Market Street, York PA 17402, for a free replacement. Consumers having additional questions about the recall may contact McCrory toll-free at 1-800-284-3704, Ext. 7514.

Is my product affected?

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  • Aqua Hex Aquariums electric light cord assembly

Where it was sold

Companies named in the notice: McCrory; McClellan; Kress; H.L. Green; Elmore; Britts; TG & Y; Kittinger.

Recall history and context

McCrory Stores appears in 2 CPSC recalls on record.

Since 2019 CPSC has recorded 112 recalls in the lighting and electrical category, 47 recalls of them in the past 12 months.

Frequently asked questions

What was recalled?

Aqua Hex Aquariums electric light cord assembly. S.

Why was it recalled?

CPSC lists the reason as: Fire and burn hazard.

What should I do if I own one?

Follow the instructions in the official CPSC recall notice linked on this page.

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