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Product recall · CPSCMarch 6, 2018Worth checking
Woodstream Mosquito Magnet Traps
The notice says to stop using it — see below for what to do.
What’s wrong
The recalled mosquito traps can become damaged if cleaning it while powered on with the company's Quick Clear Cartridge kits and can propel broken pieces of the regulator, posing an injury hazard to consumers.
The Recall Registry rates this worth checking — we found nothing in the notice describing a specific injury. A recall covers only the versions, UPCs or date codes it names, so check those against yours.
What it looks like
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What to do
Consumers should immediately stop using the Quick Clear Cartridge kits on recalled mosquito magnet traps and contact Woodstream for a free repair of the regulator hose.
Who to contact: Woodstream Corporation toll-free at 877-224-1538 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, email at customercare@woodstream.com or online at www.mosquitomagnet.com for more information.
The product
This recall involves Mosquito Magnet traps and Quick Clear Cartridge kits. The traps are designed to attract and capture mosquitos and other insects into the vacuum, where they dehydrate and die. The traps connect to a 20 gallon propane tank and measure about 30 to 35 inches tall. They were sold in green or green/gray combination with a black and green plastic stand. "Mosquito Magnet" is printed on the top front of the units. The model name, model number and serial number are printed on the back of the traps. The traps use Woodstream's Quick Clear Cartridge kits to clean out the nozzle after changing propane tanks. The following models are included in the recall: Model Model Number Serial Number Independence MM3200 IN01450- IN01625 Executive MM3300 EX01444- EX01630 Commander MM3400 CM01503- CM01621 Patriot MM4100 PT01438- PT01542 Patriot/Patriot Plus MM4200 PT0142- PT01642
Details
- Units affected
- About 28,000 in U.S.
- Recall date
- March 6, 2018
- Brand
- Woodstream Corporation, of Knoxville, Tenn.
- Injuries reported
- None reported
- What has been reported
- There has been one report of damage to the mosquito trap line regulator while using the Quick Clear Cartridge kits. No injuries have been reported.
Home Depot and various hardware and home improvement stores and online at www.mosquitomagnets.com from December of 2014 through December of 2016 for between $330 and $1,000.
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: “Woodstream Recalls Mosquito Magnet Traps Due to Injury 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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