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11 reports to CPSC, the latest made Aug 24, 2021. A report isn’t a recall.

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At a glance

From SaferProducts.gov, released Nov 4, 2026.

  • 11reports to CPSC
  • Aug 24, 2021the latest report was made
  • May 16, 2011the earliest
  • 9with the company’s comments
Brand
Stealth
Makers
MARINELAND, UNITED PET GROUP INC and United Pet Group IncMakers, importers or sellers, as the reports name them
Product
Aquariums or accessoriesCPSC’s product type: Aquariums or Accessories (code 1240), in Hobby: Pet Supplies
Other ways the reports write the brand (4)

“Stealth Pro”, “Stealth Pro Aquarium Heater”, “Stealthpro” and “stealth pro”

By month

2 reports from September 2020 to August 2021; the most in August 2021, 1. 9 earlier reports, since May 2011, are in the table.
The numbers, as a table
Reports to CPSC by the month each was made, newest first
MonthReports
August 20211
April 20211
March 20131
May 20121
February 20121
January 20121
July 20111
June 20112
May 20112

How badly anyone was hurt

  • First aid 1 CPSC: Injury, First Aid Received by Non-Medical Professional
  • Hurt, no treatment 3 CPSC: Injury, No First Aid or Medical Attention Received
  • Hurt, care not known 1 CPSC: Injury, Level of care not known
  • No one hurt 6 CPSC: Incident, No Injury

As each report says it, in short words; CPSC’s own words are under each.

The reports, as CPSC published them

Reports people made to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. CPSC publishes each one after sending it to the company named, and doesn’t guarantee they’re accurate. A report isn’t a recall.

Each report is the words of the person who made it, as CPSC published them. The company’s comments, where CPSC published any, are set apart as the company’s own.

Source:

CPSC, SaferProducts.gov public database export. Released Nov 4, 2026. Updated daily.

  1. No one hurt

    Made Aug 24, 2021, sent to the company Aug 26, 2021, published by CPSC Sep 10, 2021

    The product, in the report: ML90453 MARINELAND STEALTH PRO AQUARIUM HEATER 250W

    Stealth aquarium heater cooked my fish...Dead...

    Model
    ML90453
    Bought from
    Petsmart
    Bought
    Dec 20, 2019, about then
    Where
    Bethpage, New York: Home/Apartment/Condominium
    Who was involved
    Age 55, Male
    The reporter’s relation to them
    Self
    As this report names them
    Brand Stealthpro, made or sold by United Pet Group Inc
    How badly, in CPSC’s words
    Incident, No Injury
  2. First aid

    Made Apr 10, 2021, sent to the company Apr 13, 2021, published by CPSC Apr 27, 2021

    The product, in the report: 2 Stealth heaters 250 Watt ETP250 Black 1 foot long

    Caused a fire 2 Stealth 250 Watt Model ETP250 Heaters I was using the products for aquarium heaters Fish died and fire damage to house Fire

    Model
    ETP250
    Where
    Waverly, Iowa: Home/Apartment/Condominium
    Who was involved
    Age 19, Female
    The reporter’s relation to them
    Self
    As this report names them
    Brand Stealth, made or sold by UNITED PET GROUP INC
    How badly, in CPSC’s words
    Injury, First Aid Received by Non-Medical Professional
  3. No one hurt

    Made Mar 29, 2013, sent to the company Apr 25, 2013, published by CPSC May 9, 2013

    The product, in the report: Aquarium Heater

    Aquarium Heater 120v x 60hzwith purchased from pet shop, date unknown.

    Caller states that she never received notice of recall

    March 27th, 2013 the heater exploded/split causing shorted circuit in aquarium, burn of power strip and ignited the rug. There was smoke and flames. Consumers feel if they had not been home, the house could have burned down.

    Rug has burn approximately 12 inches by 6 inches.

    Caller has not contacted the manufacturer but does intend to call them

    There have been no injuries

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    Model
    ETP25
    Serial number
    E62215
    Bought from
    Petco
    Where
    Reno, Nevada: Home/Apartment/Condominium
    Who was involved
    Unspecified
    The reporter’s relation to them
    Unspecified
    As this report names them
    Brand Stealth, made or sold by MARINELAND
    How badly, in CPSC’s words
    Incident, No Injury
  4. No one hurt

    Made May 19, 2012, sent to the company May 29, 2012, published by CPSC Jun 12, 2012

    The product, in the report: Aquarium Water Heater

    My 10 year old reef tank aquarium suffered a total loss of all life stock in a 3 hr period last Tuesday, sometimes between Noon and 5pm. Water quality checked fine and due to the sudden onset electric is suspected. Pumps and filters checked out fine but the moment the cord to the submerged heater was moved, the power strip suffered a catastrophic failure. Upon inspection the Steatlth ETP150 water heater showed signs of overheating, blisters in the outer casing, some of which cracked and an almost completely burned through power cord.

    Model
    ETP150 150W
    Where
    Franklin, Tennessee: Home/Apartment/Condominium
    Who was involved
    Unspecified
    The reporter’s relation to them
    Self
    As this report names them
    Brand Stealth, made or sold by MARINELAND
    How badly, in CPSC’s words
    Incident, No Injury
  5. Hurt, no treatment

    Made Feb 7, 2012, sent to the company Feb 14, 2012, published by CPSC Feb 29, 2012

    The product, in the report: Under water aquarium heater.

    I have a Marineland Stealth Aquarium heater, Model # 90450-00 which apparently broke. Was changing water in aquarium when I received an electrical shock through the water. All fish went belly-up. I unplugged the heater and called Aquarium store where purchased. Apparently there was a recall on all these heaters, which were listed as dangerous. I went to Marineland’s website and got an 800 phone number to get a replacement or refund. No one answers their phone.

    Model
    Marineland Stealth Pro Model # 90450-00 or ETP100
    Bought from
    Exotic Aquarium Store
    Bought
    Feb 8, 2010, about then
    Where
    Detroit, Unspecified: Home/Apartment/Condominium
    Who was involved
    Age 65, Male
    The reporter’s relation to them
    Self
    As this report names them
    Brand Stealth, made or sold by MARINELAND
    How badly, in CPSC’s words
    Injury, No First Aid or Medical Attention Received
  6. Hurt, no treatment

    Made Jan 5, 2012, sent to the company Feb 6, 2012, published by CPSC Feb 21, 2012

    The product, in the report: 200 Watt Stealth Aquarium Heater

    The consumer stated that he has a recalled aquarium water that was cited in release 11-202 and it malfunctioned killing the fish in his tank. The consumer found that the tank was at 100 degrees. The consumer stated that he noticed the heater was in fact hot. The consumer has not experienced any property damage. The consumer did not call the fire department after the incident took place.

    The consumer stated that the heater was hot to the touch and burned his right hand in his palms in minor fashion. The consumer did not go see a doctor. The consumer has been unable to reach any one at the firm when he called the firm’s recall hotline.

    The consumer stated that the water heater does not appear to show signs of damage. The consumer has not called the retailer. The consumer stated that his fish tank did remain intact. The consumer owns 3 of the recalled aquarium heaters.

    Model
    ETP200
    Serial number
    E64989
    Bought from
    Petco, New Jersey
    Bought
    Aug 15, 2011, about then
    Where
    Dunellin, New Jersey: Home/Apartment/Condominium
    Who was involved
    Male
    The reporter’s relation to them
    Unspecified
    As this report names them
    Brand Stealth, made or sold by MARINELAND
    How badly, in CPSC’s words
    Injury, No First Aid or Medical Attention Received
  7. No one hurt

    Made Jul 30, 2011, published by CPSC Aug 19, 2011

    The product, in the report: Stealth Pro 300w aquarium heater model# ML90454

    After about one year my super expensive, “high quality”, “fail safe” Stealth Pro 300w aquarium heater just turned on in the middle of the night and did not turn off. By the time I went to feed my $500 special breeder fish the next morning the water was 120F and I had very expensive fish soup!

    Model
    ML90454
    Bought from
    Caesar’s Tropical Fish, California
    Bought
    Jul 1, 2009, about then
    Where
    Windsor, California: Home/Apartment/Condominium
    Who was involved
    Age 39, Male
    The reporter’s relation to them
    Self
    As this report names them
    Brand Stealth Pro, made or sold by MARINELAND
    How badly, in CPSC’s words
    Incident, No Injury
  8. Hurt, no treatment

    Made Jun 24, 2011, published by CPSC Jul 18, 2011

    The product, in the report: Marineland 200 watt stealth pro heater

    My house caught fire due to my fish tank. I did not realize the heater I was useing was a recall because my fire was 12/24/2010 and I learned of the recall a couple months ago. So I started checkin into this and this site is what I came up with first.

    Bought from
    pet supplies plus
    Bought
    Nov 24, 2010, about then
    Where
    Burnsville, Minnesota: Home/Apartment/Condominium
    Who was involved
    Age 34, Female
    The reporter’s relation to them
    My Friend / Neighbor / Co-worker
    As this report names them
    Brand stealth pro, made or sold by MARINELAND
    How badly, in CPSC’s words
    Injury, No First Aid or Medical Attention Received
  9. Hurt, care not known

    Made Jun 20, 2011, published by CPSC Aug 1, 2011

    The product, in the report: Aquarium heater

    The consumer says the product overheated her fishtank. The consumer says the heater was so hot her husband burned his hand. The consumer says her husband unplugged it and took it out of the tank. The conusmer says the unit was not supposed to have been running because the temperature was fine. The consumer contacted the manufacturer who will replace the unit. The consumer said all the fish died. The unit is recalled under Release # 11-202

    Model
    ETP 200
    Bought from
    Petco
    Bought
    Jun 15, 2009, about then
    Where
    Bradford, Massachusetts: Home/Apartment/Condominium
    Who was involved
    Male
    The reporter’s relation to them
    My Spouse
    As this report names them
    Brand Stealth, made or sold by MARINELAND
    How badly, in CPSC’s words
    Injury, Level of care not known
  10. No one hurt

    Made May 31, 2011, published by CPSC Jun 22, 2011

    The product, in the report: Marineland Stealth Pro 250W ML90453-00 aQUARIUM hEATER

    I had a Marineland Stealth Pro 250W ML90453-00 literally explode in my 75gal aquarium. This killed 2ea Brilliant Blue Diamond and 1ea Mandarin Orange Discus, 6ea Skunk Cory and 3ea Siamese Algae Eaters. The concussion broke a glass cover and airstone. I have pictures and replacement costs if required.

    Model
    250W ML90453-00
    Bought from
    Petland
    Bought
    Nov 15, 2010, about then
    Where
    FORT WAYNE, Indiana: Home/Apartment/Condominium
    Who was involved
    Unspecified
    The reporter’s relation to them
    No Relationship
    As this report names them
    Brand Stealth Pro Aquarium Heater, made or sold by MARINELAND
    How badly, in CPSC’s words
    Incident, No Injury
  11. No one hurt

    Made May 16, 2011, published by CPSC Jun 8, 2011

    The product, in the report: Black Stealth Pro aquarium heater (250 watt, model ML90453)

    Returned home from a 4 day vacation to an overwhelming smell that something had burnt (burning/chemical smell). Upon searching, I found that the Stealth Pro fish tank heater (model ML90453 - 250watt) in my 90 gallon tank had apparently exploded and several of my very expensive cichlids were dead. There was debris all over the tank (black plastic and black unknown substance). I was VERY FORTUNATE that the tank didn’t break or the explosion didn’t result in a fire. I’m not sure exactly when this occurred but from the look of my dead fish, it happened within a day or two prior to my returning home.

    Model
    ML90453
    Bought from
    Petsmart, Texas
    Bought
    Aug 1, 2010, about then
    Where
    Houston, Texas: Home/Apartment/Condominium
    Who was involved
    Unspecified
    The reporter’s relation to them
    Self
    As this report names them
    Brand Stealth Pro, made or sold by MARINELAND
    How badly, in CPSC’s words
    Incident, No Injury

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    Released Nov 4, 2026 and checked Nov 4, 2026. Updated daily. Public domain (U.S. Government work). CPSC asks to be credited, and that no endorsement be implied.

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