CPSC recall · Reported January 11, 2006
CPSC, American Biophysics Corp. Announce Recall of Accessory Used to Clean Mosquito Magnet®
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 pressuriz…
American Biophysics Corp., of North Kingstown, R.i. recalled The recall involves a maintenance accessory used to clear obstructions in the fuel delive….
CPSC, American Biophysics Corp. Announce Recall of Accessory Used to Clean Mosquito Magne… was recalled by American Biophysics Corp., of North Kingstown, R.i. in January 11, 2006. Reason: The maintenance accessory is an "L"-shaped, Quick-Clear Valve Adapter that can leak or break apart during use…. Remedy: Consumers should not use the recalled "L"-shaped Quick-Clear Adapter on the Mosquito Magn…. Verify recall #06062 with the CPSC before acting.
The recall
American Biophysics Corp., of North Kingstown, R.i. issued this CPSC recall-The maintenance accessory is an "L"-shaped, Quick-Clear Valve Adapter that can leak or break apart during use….
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- January 11, 2006
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Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #06062 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.
Recall Insight
This recall's affected scope, documented in the Recall Profile below, stays within a single-region or limited-distribution footprint. Distribution information was not included in the agency filing, so consumers should assume broad potential exposure until the firm publishes point-of-sale details. Consumers holding this product should act on the agency's documented remedy above rather than relying on general guidance.
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Product 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.
Reason for recall
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, what to do
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 Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
| Severity class | Not classified by agency |
| Status | Active |
| Recall number | 06062 |
| Date reported | January 11, 2006 |
| Date initiated | January 11, 2006 |
| Recalling firm | American Biophysics Corp., of North Kingstown, R.i. |
| Affected scope | About 335,000 |
| Distribution | Not disclosed |
| Official source | CPSC notice → |
Profile values are sourced directly from the official CPSC enforcement record. Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.
What to do with this recall
Consumers should not use the recalled "L"-shaped Quick-Clear Adapter on the Mosquito Magnet insect trap. Contact the firm to rece…
- Check the recall number (06062) and product description against the item you own. Search the archive
- Confirm the current status and remedy on the official CPSC notice before acting. CPSC notice
- Follow the documented remedy (refund, replacement, repair, or disposal) rather than general advice. What to do next
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