CPSC2006-01-11
CPSC, American Biophysics Corp. Announce Recall of Accessory Used to Clean Mosquito Magnet®
American Biophysics Corp., of North Kingstown, R.I.
Hazard
The maintenance accessory is an "L"-shaped, Quick-Clear Valve Adapter that can leak or break apart during use, possibly striking and injuring nearby persons or releasing pressurized carbon dioxide (CO2) that can freeze exposed skin.
Remedy
Consumers should not use the recalled "L"-shaped Quick-Clear Adapter on the Mosquito Magnet insect trap. Contact the firm to receive a free replacement adapter.
Sold at
Home centers, hardware stores, and industrial suppliers nationwide, as well as online and catalog retailers, provided the "L"-shaped Quick-Clear Valve Adapter as an accessory with Mosquito Magnet® insect trap products manufactured from October 2002 through November 2003. The adapters were sold separately for about $8.
Affected count
About 335,000
Injuries reported
American Biophysics has received 11 reports of persons struck by broken adapters and three reports of minor skin irritations caused by the CO2 gas.
Manufactured in
United States
Products
L-Shaped Quick-Clear Valve Adapters used with Mosquito Magnet® Insect Traps
Consumer contact
For additional information, contact American Biophysics Corp. toll-free at (877) 699-8727 between 8:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit their Web site at www.mosquitomagnet.com
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2006/CPSC-American-Biophysics-Corp-Announce-Recall-of-Accessory-Used-to-Clean-Mosquito-MagnetDon't want to check this manually?
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