CPSC, American Biophysics Corp. Announce Recall of Accessory Used to Clean Mosquito Magnet®
CPSC Recall Notice
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-3184.
The recall involves a maintenance accessory used to clear obstructions in the fuel delivery system of certain Mosquito Magnet® insect traps. The Quick-Clear Valve Adapter is a black and gold, "L"-shaped, brass and plastic device. The adapter was included as a maintenance accessory to clean fuel lines in newly manufactured and retrofitted Mosquito Magnet® insect traps sold only under the following Mosquito Magnet® model names: Defender, Liberty, Freedom and Commercial Pro. Only "L"-shaped adapters are affected by this recall. Mosquito Magnet® products made since November 2003 contain only straight adapters that do not need to be replaced. Adapters for Mosquito Magnet® traps that use rechargeable batteries are not affected by this recall.
Corrective Action (per CPSC)
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-3184.
Consumers should not use the recalled "L"-shaped Quick-Clear Adapter on the Mosquito Magnet insect trap. Contact the firm to receive a free replacement adapter.
✅ What you should do
- Stop using the product if you own it.
- Check the model number, lot code, or sell-by date against the recall notice above.
- Contact Home Centers, Hardware Stores, And Industrial Suppliers Nationwide, As Well As Online And Catalog Retailers, Provided The "l"-shaped Quick-clear Valve Adapter As An Accessory With Mosquito Magnet® Insect Trap Products Manufactured From October 2002 Through November 2003. The Adapters Were Sold Separately For About $8. or the retailer where you bought it for a refund, replacement, or repair.
- For the most current official instructions, visit the CPSC recall page.
- If you've been hurt by this product, report the incident to CPSC.
Consumer Contact (per CPSC)
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-3184.
For additional information, contact American Biophysics Corp. toll-free at (877) 699-8727 between 8:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit their Web site at www.mosquitomagnet.com
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Home Centers, Hardware Stores, And Industrial Suppliers Nationwide, As Well As Online And Catalog Retailers, Provided The "l"-shaped Quick-clear Valve Adapter As An Accessory With Mosquito Magnet® Insect Trap Products Manufactured From October 2002 Through November 2003. The Adapters Were Sold Separately For About $8. Recall FAQ
Home Centers, Hardware Stores, And Industrial Suppliers Nationwide, As Well As Online And Catalog Retailers, Provided The "l"-shaped Quick-clear Valve Adapter As An Accessory With Mosquito Magnet® Insect Trap Products Manufactured From October 2002 Through November 2003. The Adapters Were Sold Separately For About $8. is the subject of a consumer products recall: CPSC, American Biophysics Corp. Announce Recall of Accessory Used to Clean Mosquito Magnet®. The notice was published on January 11, 2006 by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). Approximately 335,000 units are potentially affected.