Kaz Recalls Stinger Insect Zappers Due to Shock Hazard

The insect kill grid can detach inside the housing, posing a shock hazard.

Recall #: 18227
Affected scope: About 72,000

Compiled from official public sources by the publisher. · Updated September 2026

Foshan Shi Shunde District Yongtong Electronics Co., Ltd., of China recalled This recall involves Stinger BK series Insect Zapper electric insect/mosquito zapper incl….

Kaz Recalls Stinger Insect Zappers Due to Shock Hazard was recalled by Foshan Shi Shunde District Yongtong Electronics Co., Ltd., of China in September 20, 2018. Reason: The insect kill grid can detach inside the housing, posing a shock hazard.. Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled Stinger Insect Zappers, unplug them,…. Verify recall #18227 with the CPSC before acting.

The recall

Foshan Shi Shunde District Yongtong Electronics Co., Ltd., of China issued this CPSC recall-The insect kill grid can detach inside the housing, posing a shock hazard..

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agency class: September 20, 2018
reported

Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #18227 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.

Within the same product category the archive holds 6 closely related recalls, 6 from CPSC - clustering in a narrow category often points to a systemic quality-control or supplier issue rather than a one-off defect. Always verify the recall number against the official agency record before acting.

Product description

This recall involves Stinger BK series Insect Zapper electric insect/mosquito zapper including the Stinger Insect Zapper (Model BK 110v3), the Stinger 3-in-1 Insect Zapper (Model BK310v3) and the Stinger 5-in-1 Insect & Mosquito Zapper (Model BK510v3). They are black or gray plastic and stand or hang vertically. The units are about 19 inches high and 6 inches wide and require an extension cord to operate outside. The recalled models have codes ending in YTG and Made in China printed on the silver label on the bottom of the product. Model Number Product Name BK510v3 (ULG510YTG) Stinger 5-in-1 Insect & Mosquito Zapper BK310v3 (ULG310YTG) Stinger 3-in-1 Insect Zapper BK110v3 (ULG110YTG) Stinger Insect Zapper

Reason for recall

The insect kill grid can detach inside the housing, posing a shock hazard.

Remedy, what to do

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled Stinger Insect Zappers, unplug them, and contact Kaz to return the product for a full refund.

Recall Profile

Structured summary of the CPSC recall record
Attribute	Value
Agency	U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Severity class	Not classified by agency
Status	Active
Recall number	18227
Date reported	September 20, 2018
Date initiated	September 20, 2018
Recalling firm	Foshan Shi Shunde District Yongtong Electronics Co., Ltd., of China
Affected scope	About 72,000
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 immediately stop using the recalled Stinger Insect Zappers, unplug them, and contact Kaz to return the product f…

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Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled? ▼

Why was this product recalled? ▼

The insect kill grid can detach inside the housing, posing a shock hazard.

What should consumers do? ▼

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled Stinger Insect Zappers, unplug them, and contact Kaz to return the product for a full refund.

Which agency issued this recall? ▼

This recall was issued by the CPSC on September 20, 2018. CPSC does not publish a hazard classification for this recall. Recall number: 18227.

How do I report an injury from a recalled product? ▼

Report injuries to the issuing agency: CPSC at SaferProducts.gov, NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem, or FDA via MedWatch. Document the product (photos, model/serial numbers, purchase receipts) and seek medical attention. Injury reports help agencies track hazard patterns and may strengthen enforcement actions.

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