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Woodstream Recalls Mosquito Magnet Traps Due to Injury Hazard

Name: Woodstream Recalls Mosquito Magnet Traps Due to Injury Hazard
Brand: Woodstream Corporation, of Knoxville, Tenn.
SKU: CPSC-18114
Availability: Discontinued
Rating: 1.0 (1 reviews)

Published: March 6, 2018Recall ID: 18114Category: generalCountry: US

Reason for Recall / Hazard

The recalled mosquito traps can become damaged if cleaning it while powered on with the company's Quick Clear Cartridge kits and can propel broken pieces of the regulator, posing an injury hazard to consumers.

Product Description & Identification

This recall involves Mosquito Magnet traps and Quick Clear Cartridge kits. The traps are designed to attract and capture mosquitos and other insects into the vacuum, where they dehydrate and die. The traps connect to a 20 gallon propane tank and measure about 30 to 35 inches tall. They were sold in green or green/gray combination with a black and green plastic stand. "Mosquito Magnet" is printed on the top front of the units. The model name, model number and serial number are printed on the back of the traps. The traps use Woodstream's Quick Clear Cartridge kits to clean out the nozzle after changing propane tanks. The following models are included in the recall: Model Model Number Serial Number Independence MM3200 IN01450- IN01625 Executive MM3300 EX01444- EX01630 Commander MM3400 CM01503- CM01621 Patriot MM4100 PT01438- PT01542 Patriot/Patriot Plus MM4200 PT0142- PT01642

Affected Products

Mosquito Magnet traps

Additional Source Details

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U R L	https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2018/Woodstream-Recalls-Mosquito-Magnet-Traps-Due-to-Injury-Hazard
Title	Woodstream Recalls Mosquito Magnet Traps Due to Injury Hazard
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Hazards › Name	The recalled mosquito traps can become damaged if cleaning it while powered on with the company's Quick Clear Cartridge kits and can propel broken pieces of the regulator, posing an injury hazard to consumers.
Injuries › Name	There has been one report of damage to the mosquito trap line regulator while using the Quick Clear Cartridge kits. No injuries have been reported.
Products › Name	Mosquito Magnet traps
Products › Number Of Units	About 28,000 in U.S.
Recall I D	8271
Remedies › Name	Consumers should immediately stop using the Quick Clear Cartridge kits on recalled mosquito magnet traps and contact Woodstream for a free repair of the regulator hose.
Importers › Name	Woodstream Corporation, of Knoxville, Tenn.
Retailers › Name	Home Depot and various hardware and home improvement stores and online at www.mosquitomagnets.com from December of 2014 through December of 2016 for between $330 and $1,000.
Recall Date	2018-03-06T00:00:00
Description	This recall involves Mosquito Magnet traps and Quick Clear Cartridge kits. The traps are designed to attract and capture mosquitos and other insects into the vacuum, where they dehydrate and die. The traps connect to a 20 gallon propane tank and measure about 30 to 35 inches tall. They were sold in green or green/gray combination with a black and green plastic stand. "Mosquito Magnet" is printed on the top front of the units. The model name, model number and serial number are printed on the back of the traps. The traps use Woodstream's Quick Clear Cartridge kits to clean out the nozzle after changing propane tanks. The following models are included in the recall: Model Model Number Serial Number Independence MM3200 IN01450- IN01625 Executive MM3300 EX01444- EX01630 Commander MM3400 CM01503- CM01621 Patriot MM4100 PT01438- PT01542 Patriot/Patriot Plus MM4200 PT0142- PT01642
Distributors › Name	Woodstream Corporation, of Knoxville, Tenn.
Recall Number	18114
Manufacturers › Name	Woodstream Corporation, of Knoxville, Tenn.
Remedy Options › Option	Repair
Consumer Contact	Woodstream Corporation toll-free at 877-224-1538 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, email at customercare@woodstream.com or online at www.mosquitomagnet.com for more information.
Last Publish Date	2018-03-06T00:00:00
Manufacturer Countries › Country	China

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