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Product recall · CPSCJuly 25, 2017Serious
Outxpro Mosquito Zapper LED Light Bulbs
The notice says to stop using it — see below for what to do.
What’s wrong
The LED 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
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What to do
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled light bulbs, turn off the power supply and contact R&D Products for a free repair, including shipping, and instructions for removing and replacing the light bulb. R&D Products will reimburse consumers if a professional electrician is needed to remove the recalled light bulb's base.
Who to contact: R&D Products toll-free at 800-607-1848 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, via email at happytohelp@outxpro.com or online at www.outxpro.com and click on Recall Information for more information.
The product
This recall involves all Outxpro 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. Item number DYT-80 and "Kinven" is printed on the product's packaging.
Details
- Units affected
- About 3,700
- Recall date
- July 25, 2017
- Brand
- R & D Products LLC, of Wilmington, Del. (owner of the Outxpro brand)
- Injuries reported
- None reported
- What has been reported
- The firm has received 18 reports of the bulb separating from the connector. No injuries or property damage have been reported.
DYT-80
Amazon.com from July 2016 through August 2016 for about $20.
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: “Outxpro Mosquito Zapper LED Light Bulbs Recalled by R & D Products Due to Shock Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Amazon.com (Recall Alert)”
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