CPSC, American Biophysics Corp. Announce Recall of Accessory Used to Clean Mosqu...
Reason for Recall / Hazard
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.
Product Description & Identification
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.
Affected Products
L-Shaped Quick-Clear Valve Adapters used with Mosquito Magnet® Insect Traps
Additional Source Details
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| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2006/CPSC-American-Biophysics-Corp-Announce-Recall-of-Accessory-Used-to-Clean-Mosquito-Magnet |
| Title | CPSC, American Biophysics Corp. Announce Recall of Accessory Used to Clean Mosquito Magnet® |
| Images › 1 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/c44cfe59c01e4aed8f77bce8230d363e.jpg |
| Images › 1 › Caption | Recalled Valve Adapter |
| Images › 2 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/cbefaf33ce4342329e4d6b74c1bcd766.jpg |
| Images › 2 › Caption | Mosquito Magnet® insect trap |
| Hazards › Name | 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. |
| Injuries › Name | American Biophysics has received 11 reports of persons struck by broken adapters and three reports of minor skin irritations caused by the CO2 gas. |
| Products › Name | L-Shaped Quick-Clear Valve Adapters used with Mosquito Magnet® Insect Traps |
| Products › Type | Insect Traps |
| Products › Category I D | 2012 |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 335,000 |
| Recall I D | 3184 |
| Remedies › Name | 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. |
| Retailers › Name | Home centers, hardware stores, and industrial suppliers nationwide, as well as online and catalog retailers, provided the "L"-shaped Quick-Clear Valve Adapter as an accessory with Mosquito Magnet® insect trap products manufactured from October 2002 through November 2003. The adapters were sold separately for about $8. |
| Recall Date | 2006-01-11T00:00:00 |
| 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. |
| Recall Number | 06062 |
| Manufacturers › Name | American Biophysics Corp., of North Kingstown, R.I. |
| 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 |
| Last Publish Date | 2024-04-22T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | United States |