CPSC, The Coleman Company Announce Recall of Mosquito Traps
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2002-07-15). Hazards: fire. Models: 2950-800, 2950-801. About 136,000 units in the US.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 02200 |
| Published | 2002-07-15 |
| Last updated | 2025-09-25 |
| Product category | Insect Traps |
| Products | Mosquito Deleto™ Traps |
| Firm named in the title | The Coleman Company |
| Firms | The Coleman Company Inc., of Wichita, Kan. (manufacturer) |
| Manufactured in | United States |
| Units (US) | 136,000 |
| Model numbers | 2950-800, 2950-801 |
| Hazard classes | fire |
| Remedy classes | repair, replace, stop use |
| Sold | Home centers, mass merchandisers, and hardware stores sold these products, from March 2002 to July 2002, for between $170 and $200. |
Description
The recalled Mosquito Deleto™ Traps were sold as a part of the Portable System and the Back Home™ System. The traps are about 24 inches high, have a green or gray base and top, a black center, and attach to either a 1 lb. propane cylinder or a 20 lb. propane cylinder with a hose. The traps have two sets of model numbers: 2950-800 and 2950-801, which can be found on a label on the front of the trap, above the words, "WARNING: For outdoor use only". The recalled Back Home™ System traps include a 5-foot rubber hose that connects to 20 lbs. propane cylinders. The Portable System and Back Home System™ mosquito traps were manufactured in the U.S.
Hazard
The mosquito trap's propane regulator can leak propane or allow an overflow of propane gas, both of which pose a fire hazard to consumers. In addition, the fuel hose attachment sold with the Back Home™ System can become damaged and leak propane, which poses a fire hazard to consumers.
Remedy
Consumers should stop using the mosquito traps and propane hoses immediately. Consumers should contact Coleman, so that a representative can help determine whether their trap needs to be replaced, repaired, or can continue to be used.
Incidents and injuries
Coleman has received 28 reports of traps melting or catching on fire, as a result of propane leaking, and 7 reports of damage to the propane fuel hoses. No injuries have been reported.
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