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U.S. Consumer Product Safety CommissionRecalled 2006-01-11

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

Is my product affected?

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

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

Check against the official notice below — it lists the full affected range.

What happened

American Biophysics Corp. is recalling the "L"-shaped Quick-Clear Valve Adapter, a black and gold maintenance accessory used to clear fuel line obstructions in certain Mosquito Magnet® insect traps. The adapter can leak or break apart during use, posing two hazards: it may strike and injure nearby persons, or it may release pressurized carbon dioxide that can freeze exposed skin. The recall affects only the "L"-shaped adapter included with Mosquito Magnet® Defender, Liberty, Freedom, and Commercial Pro models. Mosquito Magnet® products manufactured since November 2003 contain straight adapters instead and do not require replacement, and adapters for battery-powered Mosquito Magnet® traps are not affected.

Consumers who have an affected "L"-shaped Quick-Clear Valve Adapter should stop using it immediately and contact American Biophysics Corp. to receive a free replacement adapter.

Written by software from the official notice below. Not reviewed by a lawyer.

Hazard

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.

What should I 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.

Details from the source

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

Official record: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission ↗

Republished from the official source above; details can change — the source record controls.

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