Kaz Stinger Insect Zappers recall: Shock Hazard
Kaz Recalls Stinger Insect Zappers Due to Shock Hazard
Why was Kaz Stinger Insect Zappers recalled?
The insect kill grid can detach inside the housing, posing a shock hazard.
What should I do if I have this product?
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled Stinger Insect Zappers, unplug them, and contact Kaz to return the product for a full refund. Contact: Kaz toll-free at 888-480-2880 from 8:00 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET, Monday through Friday or online at www.Kaz.com or www.stingerproducts.com and click on “Recall” for more information.
What to do with a recalled product: refunds, receipts, safe disposal and how to report a problem.
Is my product affected?
Compare the item in your hand with every identifier below from the official CPSC record. Only products that match the listed product and identifiers are part of this recall.
- Product
- Stinger Insect Zappers
- Company
- Foshan Shi Shunde District Yongtong Electronics Co., Ltd., of China, Kaz USA Inc., Marlborough, Mass.
- Quantity
- About 72,000
- Sold at
- Home Depot, Ace Hardware, other stores nationwide, and online from April 2018 through August 2018 for between $30 and $80.
- Recall date
- September 20, 2018
- Incidents / injuries
- Kaz has received three reports of units exhibiting internal grid detachment. No injuries have been reported.
- Agency
- CPSC
Product 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