CPSC Recalls

Recalls / 2006-01-11

CPSC, American Biophysics Corp. Announce Recall of Accessory Used to Clean Mosquito Magnet®

06062 · Recalled 2006-01-11 · CPSC page

Recalled Valve Adapter
Recalled Valve Adapter

Description

The recall involves a maintenance accessory used to clear obstructions in the fuel delivery system of certain Mosquito Magnet® insect traps. The Quick-Clear Valve Adapter is a black and gold, "L"-shaped, brass and plastic device. The adapter was included as a maintenance accessory to clean fuel lines in newly manufactured and retrofitted Mosquito Magnet® insect traps sold only under the following Mosquito Magnet® model names: Defender, Liberty, Freedom and Commercial Pro. Only "L"-shaped adapters are affected by this recall. Mosquito Magnet® products made since November 2003 contain only straight adapters that do not need to be replaced. Adapters for Mosquito Magnet® traps that use rechargeable batteries are not affected by this recall.

Hazards

The maintenance accessory is an "L"-shaped, Quick-Clear Valve Adapter that can leak or break apart during use, possibly striking and injuring nearby persons or releasing pressurized carbon dioxide (CO2) that can freeze exposed skin.

Reported injuries

American Biophysics has received 11 reports of persons struck by broken adapters and three reports of minor skin irritations caused by the CO2 gas.

Remedy

Consumers should not use the recalled "L"-shaped Quick-Clear Adapter on the Mosquito Magnet insect trap. Contact the firm to receive a free replacement adapter.

Products

NameModelUnits
L-Shaped Quick-Clear Valve Adapters used with Mosquito Magnet® Insect TrapsAbout 335,000

Parties

Manufacturer
American Biophysics Corp.
Made in
United States
Sold at
Home centers, hardware stores, industrial suppliers nationwide, as well as, catalog retailers

Consumer contact

For additional information, contact American Biophysics Corp. toll-free at (877) 699-8727 between 8:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit their Web site at www.mosquitomagnet.com

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Mosquito Magnet® insect trap
Mosquito Magnet® insect trap

Source: CPSC recall 06062. Inclusion in this database is not legal or medical advice.