CPSC, The Coleman Company Announce Recall of Mosquito Traps
Reason for Recall / Hazard
The mosquito trap's propane regulator can leak propane or allow an overflow of propane gas, both of which pose a fire hazard to consumers. In addition, the fuel hose attachment sold with the Back Home™ System can become damaged and leak propane, which poses a fire hazard to consumers.
Product Description & Identification
The recalled Mosquito Deleto™ Traps were sold as a part of the Portable System and the Back Home™ System. The traps are about 24 inches high, have a green or gray base and top, a black center, and attach to either a 1 lb. propane cylinder or a 20 lb. propane cylinder with a hose. The traps have two sets of model numbers: 2950-800 and 2950-801, which can be found on a label on the front of the trap, above the words, "WARNING: For outdoor use only". The recalled Back Home™ System traps include a 5-foot rubber hose that connects to 20 lbs. propane cylinders. The Portable System and Back Home System™ mosquito traps were manufactured in the U.S.
Affected Products
Mosquito Deleto™ Traps
Additional Source Details
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| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2002/CPSC-The-Coleman-Company-Announce-Recall-of-Mosquito-Traps |
| Title | CPSC, The Coleman Company Announce Recall of Mosquito Traps |
| Images › 1 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/mosquito-trap-portable.jpg |
| Images › 1 › Caption | Recalled Mosquito Deleto™ Trap, Portable System |
| Images › 2 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/mosquito-trap-back-home.jpg |
| Images › 2 › Caption | Recalled Mosquito Deleto™ Trap, Back Home System |
| Hazards › Name | The mosquito trap's propane regulator can leak propane or allow an overflow of propane gas, both of which pose a fire hazard to consumers. In addition, the fuel hose attachment sold with the Back Home™ System can become damaged and leak propane, which poses a fire hazard to consumers. |
| Injuries › Name | Coleman has received 28 reports of traps melting or catching on fire, as a result of propane leaking, and 7 reports of damage to the propane fuel hoses. No injuries have been reported. |
| Products › Name | Mosquito Deleto™ Traps |
| Products › Type | Insect Traps |
| Products › Category I D | 2012 |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 136,000 |
| Recall I D | 2172 |
| Remedies › Name | Consumers should stop using the mosquito traps and propane hoses immediately. Consumers should contact Coleman, so that a representative can help determine whether their trap needs to be replaced, repaired, or can continue to be used. |
| Retailers › Name | Home centers, mass merchandisers, and hardware stores sold these products, from March 2002 to July 2002, for between $170 and $200. |
| Recall Date | 2002-07-15T00:00:00 |
| Description | The recalled Mosquito Deleto™ Traps were sold as a part of the Portable System and the Back Home™ System. The traps are about 24 inches high, have a green or gray base and top, a black center, and attach to either a 1 lb. propane cylinder or a 20 lb. propane cylinder with a hose. The traps have two sets of model numbers: 2950-800 and 2950-801, which can be found on a label on the front of the trap, above the words, "WARNING: For outdoor use only". The recalled Back Home™ System traps include a 5-foot rubber hose that connects to 20 lbs. propane cylinders. The Portable System and Back Home System™ mosquito traps were manufactured in the U.S. |
| Recall Number | 02200 |
| Manufacturers › Name | The Coleman Company Inc., of Wichita, Kan. |
| Consumer Contact | Consumers may contact Coleman at (800) 835-3278 anytime. For more information, consumers can log on to the company's website at www.coleman.com |
| Last Publish Date | 2025-09-25T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | United States |