CPSC, American Biophysics Corp. Announce Recall of Accessory Used to Clean Mosquito Magnet®

Active Recall Announced January 11, 2006 CPSC #06062

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CPSC, American Biophysics Corp. Announce Recall of Accessory Used to Clean Mosquito Magnet® is CPSC recall #06062, announced on January 11, 2006. The CPSC cites the following hazard: The recall involves a maintenance accessory used to clear obstructions in the fuel delivery system of certain Mosquito Magnet® insect traps. The Quick-Clear Valve Adapter is a black and gold, "L"-shaped, brass and plastic device. The adapter was included as a maintenance accessory to clean fuel lines in newly manufactured and retrofitted Mosquito Magnet® insect traps sold only under the following Mosquito Magnet® model names: Defender, Liberty, Freedom and Commercial Pro. Only "L"-shaped adapters are affected by this recall. Mosquito Magnet® products made since November 2003 contain only straight adapters that do not need to be replaced. Adapters for Mosquito Magnet® traps that use rechargeable batteries are not affected by this recall. The remedy is 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.. Affected brand: American Biophysics Corp..

Hazard

The recall involves a maintenance accessory used to clear obstructions in the fuel delivery system of certain Mosquito Magnet® insect traps. The Quick-Clear Valve Adapter is a black and gold, "L"-shaped, brass and plastic device. The adapter was included as a maintenance accessory to clean fuel lines in newly manufactured and retrofitted Mosquito Magnet® insect traps sold only under the following Mosquito Magnet® model names: Defender, Liberty, Freedom and Commercial Pro. Only "L"-shaped adapters are affected by this recall. Mosquito Magnet® products made since November 2003 contain only straight adapters that do not need to be replaced. Adapters for Mosquito Magnet® traps that use rechargeable batteries are not affected by this recall.

Affected products

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

Recalled brands

American Biophysics Corp.

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.

Recall date

January 11, 2006

Categories

Insect Traps

Frequently asked questions

What is CPSC recall #06062?

CPSC recall #06062 covers CPSC, American Biophysics Corp. Announce Recall of Accessory Used to Clean Mosquito Magnet®, announced by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission on January 11, 2006. The CPSC cites the following hazard: The recall involves a maintenance accessory used to clear obstructions in the fuel delivery system of certain Mosquito Magnet® insect traps. The Quick-Clear Valve Adapter is a black and gold, "L"-shaped, brass and plastic device. The adapter was included as a maintenance accessory to clean fuel lines in newly manufactured and retrofitted Mosquito Magnet® insect traps sold only under the following Mosquito Magnet® model names: Defender, Liberty, Freedom and Commercial Pro. Only "L"-shaped adapters are affected by this recall. Mosquito Magnet® products made since November 2003 contain only straight adapters that do not need to be replaced. Adapters for Mosquito Magnet® traps that use rechargeable batteries are not affected by this recall.

What is the remedy for recall #06062?

The CPSC remedy for recall #06062 is 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.. Consumers should stop using the product and follow the instructions in the official CPSC notice.

I sell this product on Shopify. What do I need to do?

If you sell CPSC, American Biophysics Corp. Announce Recall of Accessory Used to Clean Mosquito Magnet® on Shopify, stop selling the affected units immediately, notify customers who purchased them, and consider whether you have a Section 15(b) reporting obligation to the CPSC. RecallDocket helps Shopify merchants identify affected SKUs and prepare the required safety report.

Where is the official CPSC notice for this recall?

The primary source is the official CPSC notice at https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2006/CPSC-American-Biophysics-Corp-Announce-Recall-of-Accessory-Used-to-Clean-Mosquito-Magnet. RecallDocket links to it from this page.

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