Pestolite Commercial Fly Control Device insect-killers
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Pestolite, Inc. recalled 1,005 Commercial Fly Control Devices, model SK-4, due to a fire hazard. The devices, produced between March 1976 and August 1976 and sold nationwide, were used to control flying insects in residences, restaurants, stores, hotels, plants, and recreational areas. If too many dead insects accumulate and block the centrifugal fan, the unit may overheat and create a fire hazard. The device has been linked to 25 fires since 1976.
To identify a recalled unit, look for the "Pestolite" name molded in raised silver letters on the black upper housing. Devices manufactured, reworked, inspected, or repaired after December 1977 with a red imprinted white label stating "CAUTION: Continued operation with clogged fan will render unit inoperative" are not being recalled. Since the firm is out of business, affected consumers should discard or destroy the recalled products. Consumers needing to verify the model number can call CPSC's Toll-Free Hotline at 800-638-2772.
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Fly Control Devices Recalled by Pestolite NEWS from CPSC U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission Office of Information and Public Affairs Washington, DC 20207 Note: Firm is out of business. Do not use these products. Please discard or destroy these products. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Originally issued January 18,1979; Revised June 5, 2003 Release # 79-003 Fly Control Devices Recalled WASHINGTON, D.C. (January 18) -- Pestolite, Inc., Lancaster, Pa., in cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product, Safety Commission (CPSC), announced a voluntary recall of 1,005 Commercial Fly Control Devices, model SK-4, because of a possible fire hazard. The products are used to keep flying insects under control in or around residences, restaurants, stores, hotels, plants and recreational areas. They were produced from March 1976 through August 1976, and sold nationwide. If too many dead insects accumulate and block the centrifugal fan, the unit may overheat and create a fire hazard. The device has been linked to 25 fires since 1976. To identify the product, look for the "Pestolite" name molded in raised silver letters on the black upper housing of the unit. Devices not specifically exhibiting the raised "Pestolite" name on the upper housing are not being recalled, nor are units manufactured, reworked, inspected or repaired by Pestolite, Inc., after December 1977, which have affixed a red imprinted white label stating, "CAUTION: Continued operation with clogged fan will render unit inoperative." The firm is out of business and cannot be contacted. Do not use these products. Please discard or destroy these products. Consumers who need to verify the model number should call CPSC's Toll-Free Hotline at 800-638-2772.
Official record: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission ↗
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