Four Charmglow Bug Killers Recalled For Fire Hazard
Reason for Recall / Hazard
Fire & Fire-Related Burn
Product Description & Identification
Four Charmglow Bug Killers Recalled For Fire Hazard NEWS from CPSC U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission Office of Information and Public Affairs Washington, DC 20207 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 22, 1989 Release # 89-025 Four Charmglow Bug Killers Recalled For Fire Hazard WASHINGTON -- Four models of Charmglow electric bug killers which may present a fire hazard to consumers are being recalled by the importer, Allied Tube and Conduit Corporation, of Harvey Illinois. Manufactured in Taiwan, the recalled bug killers are models 071512 (15 watt), 073425 (25 watt), 074001 (40 watt), and 078012 (80 watt). The model numbers are printed on the label affixed to the top of the unit. Some 8,000 units were sold in 1987 by department, discount and hardware stores. Consumers should discontinue using the bug killer and call Allied Tube and Conduit Corporation toll-free at 1-800-558-5502 for instructions on returning the unit for a refund of the purchase price; Illinois residents should call 1-800-654-5810.
Affected Products
Charmglow electric bug killers
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/1989/Four-Charmglow-Bug-Killers-Recalled-For-Fire-Hazard |
| Title | Four Charmglow Bug Killers Recalled For Fire Hazard |
| Hazards › Name | Fire & Fire-Related Burn |
| Products › 1 › Type | Insect Traps |
| Products › 1 › Category I D | 2012 |
| Products › 2 › Name | Charmglow electric bug killers |
| Recall I D | 4828 |
| Recall Date | 1989-03-22T00:00:00 |
| Description | Four Charmglow Bug Killers Recalled For Fire Hazard NEWS from CPSC U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission Office of Information and Public Affairs Washington, DC 20207 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 22, 1989 Release # 89-025 Four Charmglow Bug Killers Recalled For Fire Hazard WASHINGTON -- Four models of Charmglow electric bug killers which may present a fire hazard to consumers are being recalled by the importer, Allied Tube and Conduit Corporation, of Harvey Illinois. Manufactured in Taiwan, the recalled bug killers are models 071512 (15 watt), 073425 (25 watt), 074001 (40 watt), and 078012 (80 watt). The model numbers are printed on the label affixed to the top of the unit. Some 8,000 units were sold in 1987 by department, discount and hardware stores. Consumers should discontinue using the bug killer and call Allied Tube and Conduit Corporation toll-free at 1-800-558-5502 for instructions on returning the unit for a refund of the purchase price; Illinois residents should call 1-800-654-5810. |
| Recall Number | 89025 |
| Manufacturers › 1 › Name | Allied Tube and Conduit Corporation |
| Manufacturers › 2 › Name | Charmglow |
| Last Publish Date | 2015-01-09T00:00:00 |