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U.S. Consumer Product Safety CommissionRecalled 1989-03-22

Four Charmglow Bug Killers Recalled For Fire Hazard

Is my product affected?

  • Brand Allied Tube and Conduit Corporation
  • Brand Charmglow

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

What happened

Four models of Charmglow electric bug killers manufactured in Taiwan have been recalled due to fire hazard concerns. The recalled models are 071512 (15 watt), 073425 (25 watt), 074001 (40 watt), and 078012 (80 watt), with approximately 8,000 units sold in 1987 through department, discount, and hardware stores. Model numbers are printed on labels affixed to the top of each unit.

Consumers who own one of these recalled bug killers should stop using the product and contact the importer, Allied Tube and Conduit Corporation, at 1-800-558-5502 for return instructions and to obtain a refund of the purchase price. Illinois residents should call 1-800-654-5810 instead.

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

Hazard

Fire & Fire-Related Burn

Details from the source

Four Charmglow Bug Killers Recalled For Fire Hazard NEWS from CPSC U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission Office of Information and Public Affairs Washington, DC 20207 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 22, 1989 Release # 89-025 Four Charmglow Bug Killers Recalled For Fire Hazard WASHINGTON -- Four models of Charmglow electric bug killers which may present a fire hazard to consumers are being recalled by the importer, Allied Tube and Conduit Corporation, of Harvey Illinois. Manufactured in Taiwan, the recalled bug killers are models 071512 (15 watt), 073425 (25 watt), 074001 (40 watt), and 078012 (80 watt). The model numbers are printed on the label affixed to the top of the unit. Some 8,000 units were sold in 1987 by department, discount and hardware stores. Consumers should discontinue using the bug killer and call Allied Tube and Conduit Corporation toll-free at 1-800-558-5502 for instructions on returning the unit for a refund of the purchase price; Illinois residents should call 1-800-654-5810.

Source

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

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