# CPSC, American Biophysics Corp. Announce Recall of Accessory Used to Clean Mosquito Magnet®
> **CPSC recall** · 2006-01-11 · 06062 · 1 injuries reported
## Recall
- **Number:** 06062
- **Date:** 2006-01-11
- **Injuries reported:** 1
## Products

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

## Hazards

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.

## Manufacturer(s)

American Biophysics Corp., of North Kingstown, R.I.

## Retailer(s)

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.

## Country of manufacture

United States

## Description

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.

## Source
- [CPSC recall page](https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2006/CPSC-American-Biophysics-Corp-Announce-Recall-of-Accessory-Used-to-Clean-Mosquito-Magnet)
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