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HAUS Mosquito Zapper LED Light Bulbs
The notice says to stop using it — see below for what to do.
What’s wrong
The light bulb's base can separate from the connector, posing an electrical shock hazard.
The Recall Registry rates this serious — Parts can come loose.
What it looks like
Photos help. Identifiers decide. Appearance can vary by color, finish or packaging. Confirm the model number, date code or other identifier in the official notice.
Recall image provided by CPSC
What to do
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled light bulbs, turn off the power supply and contact Creative Sourcing for a free replacement mosquito zapper LED light bulb, including shipping, and instructions for removing and replacing the light bulb. Creative Sourcing will reimburse consumers if a professional electrician is needed to remove the recalled light bulb's base.
Who to contact: Creative Sourcing International/Haus toll-free at 888-521-8326 from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, email at hauswares@kalorik.com, or online at www.hauswares.com and click on Recall Information for more information.
The product
This recall involves the HAUS ZapBulb 2-in-1 mosquito zapper LED light bulbs. The 10-watt bulb has a white grid housing that measures about 3.1 inches high, 3.1 inches wide and 6.1 inches deep. The grid housing has a blue light used to attract insects and an LED light below, for lighting. Only units without any markings or labels are included in this recall. SKU number IK 3000 is on the product's packaging.
Details
- Units affected
- About 11,500
- Recall date
- September 8, 2016
- Brand
- HAUS, of Germany, Creative Sourcing International, Inc., of Miami, Fla.
- Injuries reported
- None reported
- What has been reported
- The firm has received two reports of the bulb separating from the connector. No injuries or property damage have been reported.
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The official notice
This recall was issued by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. The Recall Registry summarises it — always confirm the details at the source.
Their exact wording: “HAUS Mosquito Zapper LED Light Bulbs Recalled by Creative Sourcing Due to Shock Hazard”
Worried about the other things in your house? You can write down what you have and be told if one is recalled — or, if you sell second-hand, check your whole stock at once.
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