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CPSC, The Coleman Company Announce Recall of Mosquito Traps

Name: CPSC, The Coleman Company Announce Recall of Mosquito Traps
Brand: The Coleman Company Inc., of Wichita, Kan.
SKU: CPSC-02200
Availability: Discontinued
Rating: 1.0 (1 reviews)

Published: July 15, 2002Recall ID: 02200Category: generalCountry: US

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

Field	Value
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

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Recalling FirmThe Coleman Company Inc., of Wichita, Kan.

Recall Hazard Severity

Caution (Class III)

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