HAUS Mosquito Zapper LED Light Bulbs Recalled by Creative Sourcing Due to Shock Hazard
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2016-09-08). Hazards: electric shock. About 11,500 units in the US.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 16258 |
| Published | 2016-09-08 |
| Last updated | 2016-09-08 |
| Product category | Insect Traps |
| Products | ZapBulb mosquito zapper LED light bulbs |
| Firm named in the title | Creative Sourcing |
| Firms | HAUS, of Germany (manufacturer); Creative Sourcing International, Inc., of Miami, Fla. (importer); Creative Sourcing International, Inc., of Miami, Fla. (distributor) |
| Manufactured in | China |
| Units (US) | 11,500 |
| Hazard classes | electric shock |
| Remedy classes | refund, replace, stop use |
| Trade facets | electrical |
| Sold | Online at Amazon, Groupon, Hammacher Schlemmer, Pulse TV, Sharper Image, Sportsman and Universal Direct from April 2016 through July 2016 for about $30. |
Description
This recall involves the HAUS ZapBulb 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. Only units without any markings or labels are included in this recall. SKU number IK 3000 is on the product's packaging.
Hazard
The light bulb's base can separate from the connector, posing an electrical shock hazard.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled light bulbs, turn off the power supply and contact Creative Sourcing for a free replacement mosquito zapper LED light bulb, including shipping, and instructions for removing and replacing the light bulb. Creative Sourcing will reimburse consumers if a professional electrician is needed to remove the recalled light bulb's base.
Incidents and injuries
The firm has received two reports of the bulb separating from the connector. No injuries or property damage have been reported.
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