CPSC2002-07-15
CPSC, The Coleman Company Announce Recall of Mosquito Traps
The Coleman Company Inc., of Wichita, Kan.
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.
Remedy
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.
Sold at
Home centers, mass merchandisers, and hardware stores sold these products, from March 2002 to July 2002, for between $170 and $200.
Affected count
About 136,000
Injuries reported
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.
Manufactured in
United States
Products
Mosquito Deleto™ Traps
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
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2002/CPSC-The-Coleman-Company-Announce-Recall-of-Mosquito-TrapsDon't want to check this manually?
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