Outxpro Mosquito Zapper LED Light Bulbs Recalled by R & D Products Due to Shock Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Amazon.com (Recall Alert)
CPSC recall 17759 · announced July 25, 2017 · R & D Products · 3,700 units affected
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.
The hazard
The LED light bulb's base can separate from the connector, posing an electrical shock hazard.
What to do (per CPSC)
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. Remedy type: Repair
Notes
Incidents (per CPSC): 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.
Consumer contact: R&D Products toll-free at 800-607-1848 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, via email at happytohelp@outxpro.com or online at www.outxpro.com and click on Recall Information for more information.
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.