BioSensory Recalls Dragonfly II Mosquito Trap and NightWatch Bedbug Monitor Products Due to Laceration or Burn Hazard
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2009-07-07). Hazards: burn, explosion, laceration. Models: 503, 506. About 70 units in the US.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 09750 |
| Published | 2009-07-07 |
| Last updated | 2014-05-23 |
| Product category | Insect Traps |
| Products | Dragonfly II Mosquito Traps and NightWatch Bed Bug Monitors |
| Firm named in the title | BioSensory |
| Firms | BioSensory, Inc., of Putnam, Conn. (manufacturer) |
| Manufactured in | China |
| Units (US) | 70 |
| Model numbers | 503, 506 |
| Hazard classes | burn, explosion, laceration |
| Remedy classes | replace, stop use |
| Sold | Dragonfly II was sold exclusively by Frontgate Catalog in May 2009 for about $375. NightWatch was sold to licensed professional pest control operators by Forshaw Distribution (Charlotte, N.C.) and Residex, LLC (Cranford, N.J.) in May 2009 for approximately $600. |
Description
The Dragonfly II Model 503 is a cylindrical unit made of metal and plastic with a black, silver and dark graphite finish. The units are about 36 inches tall and 8 inches in diameter. The Dragonfly logo, model number, electrical information, Canadian Standards Association (CSA) mark for Canada and the United States (C US), BioSensory street and internet address are engraved on the main housing, on the side opposite the control panel. The NightWatch Model 506 is a white molded plastic unit 14 inches long and 6 inches high with a black and white striped thermal lure over the top and sides. Two detachable pitfalls are on either side of the unit. The pitfalls have a felt ramp leading to the elongated collection pit. The NightWatch model number, electrical information, Canadian Standards Association (CSA) mark for Canada and the United States (C US), BioSensory street and internet address are engraved on the underside of the unit beneath the control panel.
Hazard
Carbon dioxide (CO2) pressure sensors inside these products can crack and leak or burst causing the release of CO2. This could cause cracks with sharp edges that could cut a consumer's hand, or direct CO2 discharge could cause a frostbite-like burn to a consumer's hand.
Remedy
Dragonfly: Consumers should stop using the recalled product immediately and contact Frontgate to receive a replacement unit. Night Watch: Professional pest control operators who purchased NightWatch from Residex or Forshaw Distribution should take the units out of service immediately and return them to the distributor center for replacement.
Incidents and injuries
None reported.
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