Outxpro Mosquito Zapper LED Light Bulbs Recalled by R & D Products Due to Shock Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Amazon.com (Recall Alert)
Recall 17759 · Jul 25, 2017 · R & D Products LLC
3,700
units affected
3,700
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 17759
- Date
- Jul 25, 2017
- Company
- R & D Products LLC
- Units affected
- 3,700
- Product
- LED light bulbs
- Remedy
- Repair
- Hazard
- Electric shock
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.
What can happen
The LED 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 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.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- The firm has received 18 reports of the bulb separating from the connector. No injuries or property damage have been reported.
- Sold at
- Amazon.com from July 2016 through August 2016 for about $20.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled led light bulbs?
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.
What is the hazard?
The LED 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.