Kaz Recalls Stinger Insect Zappers Due to Shock Hazard
Recall 18227 · Sep 20, 2018 · Kaz
72,000
units affected
72,000
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 18227
- Date
- Sep 20, 2018
- Company
- Kaz
- Units affected
- 72,000
- Product
- Stinger Insect Zappers
- Remedy
- Refund
- Hazard
- Electric shock
The product
This recall involves Stinger BK series Insect Zapper electric insect/mosquito zapper including the Stinger Insect Zapper (Model BK 110v3), the Stinger 3-in-1 Insect Zapper (Model BK310v3) and the Stinger 5-in-1 Insect & Mosquito Zapper (Model BK510v3). They are black or gray plastic and stand or hang vertically. The units are about 19 inches high and 6 inches wide and require an extension cord to operate outside. The recalled models have codes ending in YTG and Made in China printed on the silver label on the bottom of the product. Model Number Product Name BK510v3 (ULG510YTG) Stinger 5-in-1 Insect & Mosquito Zapper BK310v3 (ULG310YTG) Stinger 3-in-1 Insect Zapper BK110v3 (ULG110YTG) Stinger Insect Zapper
What can happen
The insect kill grid can detach inside the housing, posing a shock hazard.
The fix
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled Stinger Insect Zappers, unplug them, and contact Kaz to return the product for a full refund.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- Kaz has received three reports of units exhibiting internal grid detachment. No injuries have been reported.
- Sold at
- Home Depot, Ace Hardware, other stores nationwide, and online from April 2018 through August 2018 for between $30 and $80.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled stinger insect zappers?
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled Stinger Insect Zappers, unplug them, and contact Kaz to return the product for a full refund.
What is the hazard?
The insect kill grid can detach inside the housing, posing a 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.