CPSC recall 18-212, announced August 30, 2018, covers Tianjin McLanzoo Pet Articles Reptile strip light fixtures (about 23,000 units). The strip light's fluorescent bulb can overheat causing the hood on the light fixture to ignite, posing a fire hazard. The notice cites 6 incident reports. Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled light fixtures and return them to any PetSmart store for a full refund. Recall contact: call 888-839-9638, or go to www.petsmart.com.
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Compare the model on your label, then check any serial numbers, date codes, and exclusions in the notice. A model match alone does not confirm that your unit is included.
UPC or product codes
7372577330573725773306Which products are included?
This recall involves 20 inch and 30 inch All Living Things reptile strip light fixtures. These light fixtures simulate natural daylight and are attached to the top of the reptile's terrarium. The 20 inch fixture has UPC number 73725773305 and the 30 inch fixture has UPC number 73725773306 printed on the packaging.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhat to look for
- Also in the notice
- UPC codes. Compare these as well.
- When sold
- March 2017 through July 2018
- Price paid
- $35 to $40
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.
Incidents and injuries
PetSmart has received six reports of the hood on the recalled light fixtures igniting.
Official remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled light fixtures and return them to any PetSmart store for a full refund.
What to do now
- Check the product. This notice lists no model numbers. Compare yours with the description and photos in the official notice.
- Stop using it. The notice says to stop using recalled units immediately.
- Contact the firm. Call 888-839-9638, or go to www.petsmart.com.
- Get the remedy. This recall offers a refund.
- Read the official notice. The CPSC notice is the final word on which units are included and what to do.
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Product and sales details
- Brand
- Tianjin McLanzoo Pet Articles
- Manufacturer
- Tianjin McLanzoo Pet Articles, of Tianjin, China
- Product type
- Light fixtures
- Recall number
- 18-212
- Units
- About 23,000 (in addition, about 440 were sold in Canada)
- Manufactured in
- China
- Sold at / sales period
- PetSmart stores nationwide from March 2017 through July 2018 for about $35 (20 inch) and $40 (30 inch).
- Importer
- PetSmart, Inc., of Phoenix, Ariz.
This recall in context
Compared with the 64 light fixture recalls in this index, as of October 31, 2026.
- Size
- 23,000 units: the 12th-largest of 60 light fixture recalls that state a unit count. The median is 2,730 units.
- Hazard
- Fire: named in 17 of 64 light fixture recalls.
- Remedy
- Refund: offered in 7 of 64 light fixture recalls. The most common is repair (26).
- Time on sale
- 17 months. Recalled 1 month after the last month of sales the notice gives.
Recall contact information
PetSmart toll-free at 888-839-9638 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. MT Monday through Friday or online at www.petsmart.com and click on “Recalls” for more information.
Verify phone numbers, hours, and websites on the current CPSC notice before contacting the firm.
Know someone who has one?
Recalls only work when owners hear about them. Send this notice to family or friends who might own the same product.
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