Product Recall Number: 18-227
Why was Stinger Insect Zappers recalled?
The insect kill grid can detach inside the housing, posing a shock hazard.
Product Recall Number: 18-227
Product Safety Warning Number:
Date: 2018-09-20
Product Safety Warning Date:
Name Of Product: Stinger Insect Zappers
Description: 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
Hazard Description: The insect kill grid can detach inside the housing, posing a shock hazard.
Consumer Action: None Listed
Original Product Safety Warning Announcement: None Listed
Remedy Type: Refund
Units: About 72,000
Incidents: Kaz has received three reports of units exhibiting internal grid detachment. No injuries have been reported.
Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled Stinger Insect Zappers, unplug them, and contact Kaz to return the product for a full refund.
Sold At: Home Depot, Ace Hardware, other stores nationwide, and online from April 2018 through August 2018 for between $30 and $80.
Importers: Kaz USA Inc., Marlborough, Mass.
Manufacturers: Foshan Shi Shunde District Yongtong Electronics Co., Ltd., of China
Distributors: Kaz USA Inc., Marlborough, Mass.
Manufactured In: China
Custom Label: None Listed
Custom Field: None Listed