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PetSmart Recalls Strip Lights for Reptile Cages Due to Fire Hazard

Recalled 2018-08-30. Fire and burn hazard. Here is what the CPSC published, and what you are owed.

About 23,000Units

2018-08-30Recall date

YesInjuries

The text below is quoted from the CPSC notice word for word.

What was recalled: 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.
The hazard: The strip light's fluorescent bulb can overheat causing the hood on the light fixture to ignite, posing a fire hazard.
Injuries: PetSmart has received six reports of the hood on the recalled light fixtures igniting.
The remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled light fixtures and return them to any PetSmart store for a full refund.

The details

Products	Reptile strip light fixtures
Made by	Tianjin McLanzoo Pet Articles
Imported by	PetSmart, Inc
Made in	China
CPSC recall number	18212

What a recall entitles you to

A refund, a repair or a replacement. The notice says which. It costs you nothing and there is usually no receipt requirement.

Stop using the product first. Recalls do not expire. An old one still counts.

The full CPSC notice, including photographs, is at cpsc.gov.

Source: CPSC SaferProducts recall feed, retrieved 2026-08-06. Newest recall on file 2026-07-30.