Recalls / 2009-07-07

BioSensory Recalls Dragonfly II Mosquito Trap and NightWatch Bedbug Monitor Products Due to Laceration or Burn Hazard

09750 · Recalled 2009-07-07 · CPSC page

Description

The Dragonfly II Model 503 is a cylindrical unit made of metal and plastic with a black, silver and dark graphite finish. The units are about 36 inches tall and 8 inches in diameter. The Dragonfly logo, model number, electrical information, Canadian Standards Association (CSA) mark for Canada and the United States (C US), BioSensory street and internet address are engraved on the main housing, on the side opposite the control panel. The NightWatch Model 506 is a white molded plastic unit 14 inches long and 6 inches high with a black and white striped thermal lure over the top and sides. Two detachable pitfalls are on either side of the unit. The pitfalls have a felt ramp leading to the elongated collection pit. The NightWatch model number, electrical information, Canadian Standards Association (CSA) mark for Canada and the United States (C US), BioSensory street and internet address are engraved on the underside of the unit beneath the control panel.

Hazards

Carbon dioxide (CO2) pressure sensors inside these products can crack and leak or burst causing the release of CO2. This could cause cracks with sharp edges that could cut a consumer's hand, or direct CO2 discharge could cause a frostbite-like burn to a consumer's hand.

Reported injuries

None reported.

Remedy

Dragonfly: Consumers should stop using the recalled product immediately and contact Frontgate to receive a replacement unit. Night Watch: Professional pest control operators who purchased NightWatch from Residex or Forshaw Distribution should take the units out of service immediately and return them to the distributor center for replacement.

Products

Name	Model	Units
Dragonfly II Mosquito Traps and NightWatch Bed Bug Monitors		70 Mosquito Traps; and 1500 Bed Bug Monitors

Parties

Manufacturer: BioSensory, Inc.
Made in: China
Sold at: Residex, LLC (Cranford, N.J.) in May 2009 for approximately $600.

Consumer contact

For additional information on Dragonfly II contact the Frontgate Product Specialist Department toll free at 1-800-537-8484 Monday through Friday between 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. ET. For additional information on NightWatch contact BioSensory at (800) 261-2659 Monday through Friday between 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. ET, or visit the firm's Web site at http://www.biosensory.com

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Source: CPSC recall 09750. Inclusion in this database is not legal or medical advice.