CPSC, The Coleman Company Announce Recall of Mosquito Traps
CPSC Recall1 injuries · 2002-07-15 · 02200
Hazards
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.
Recall
Number
02200
Date
2002-07-15
Injuries reported
1
Products
Names
Mosquito Deleto™ Traps
Companies
Manufacturer(s)
The Coleman Company Inc., of Wichita, Kan.
Retailer(s)
Home centers, mass merchandisers, and hardware stores sold these products, from March 2002 to July 2002, for between $170 and $200.
Country of manufacture
United States
Description
The recalled Mosquito Deleto™ Traps were sold as a part of the Portable System and the Back Home™ System. The traps are about 24 inches high, have a green or gray base and top, a black center, and attach to either a 1 lb. propane cylinder or a 20 lb. propane cylinder with a hose. The traps have two sets of model numbers: 2950-800 and 2950-801, which can be found on a label on the front of the trap, above the words, "WARNING: For outdoor use only". The recalled Back Home™ System traps include a 5-foot rubber hose that connects to 20 lbs. propane cylinders. The Portable System and Back Home System™ mosquito traps were manufactured in the U.S.