HAUS Mosquito Zapper LED Light Bulbs Recalled by Creative Sourcing Due to Shock Hazard
Recall 16258 · Sep 8, 2016 · Haus
11,500
units affected
11,500
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 16258
- Date
- Sep 8, 2016
- Company
- Haus
- Units affected
- 11,500
- Product
- ZapBulb mosquito zapper LED light bulbs
- Product type
- Insect Traps
- Remedy
- Replacement
- Hazard
- Electric shock
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.
What can happen
The light bulb's base can separate from the connector, posing an electrical shock hazard.
The fix
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.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- The firm has received two reports of the bulb separating from the connector. No injuries or property damage have been reported.
- Sold at
- Online at Amazon, Groupon, Hammacher Schlemmer, Pulse TV, Sharper Image, Sportsman and Universal Direct from April 2016 through July 2016 for about $30.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled zapbulb mosquito zapper led light bulbs?
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.
What is the hazard?
The light bulb's base can separate from the connector, posing an electrical shock hazard.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. Contact the company named above for the remedy.