CPSC

L-Shaped Quick-Clear Valve Adapters used with Mosquito Recalled for Injury Hazard

Recalled Valve Adapter
Recalled Valve Adapter
Mosquito Magnet® insect trap
Mosquito Magnet® insect trap

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.

What You Should Do

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.

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

Products

L-Shaped Quick-Clear Valve Adapters used with Mosquito Magnet® Insect Traps

Injuries & Incidents

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.