Recalls: Insect Traps

March 6, 2018 Woodstream Recalls Mosquito Magnet Traps Due to Injury Hazard

This recall involves Mosquito Magnet traps and Quick Clear Cartridge kits. The traps are designed to attract and capture mosquitos and other insects into the vacuum, where they dehydrate and die. The traps connect to a 20 gallon propane tank and measure about 30 to 35 inches tall. They were sold in green or green/gray combination with a black and green plastic stand. "Mosquito Magnet" is printed on the top front of the units. The model name, model number and serial number are printed on the back of the traps. The traps use Woodstream's Quick Clear Cartridge kits to clean out the nozzle after changing propane tanks. The following models are included in the recall: Model Model Number Serial Number Independence MM3200 IN01450- IN01625 Executive MM3300 EX01444- EX01630 Commander MM3400 CM01503- CM01621 Patriot MM4100 PT01438- PT01542 Patriot/Patriot Plus MM4200 PT0142- PT01642 Read more.



January 11, 2006 American Biophysics Corp. Recall of Accessory Used to Clean Mosquito Magnet

The recall involves a maintenance accessory used to clear obstructions in the fuel delivery system of certain Mosquito Magnet® insect traps. The Quick-Clear Valve Adapter is a black and gold, "L"-shaped, brass and plastic device. The adapter was included as a maintenance accessory to clean fuel lines in newly manufactured and retrofitted Mosquito Magnet® insect traps sold only under the following Mosquito Magnet® model names: Defender, Liberty, Freedom and Commercial Pro. Only "L"-shaped adapters are affected by this recall. Mosquito Magnet® products made since November 2003 contain only straight adapters that do not need to be replaced. Adapters for Mosquito Magnet® traps that use rechargeable batteries are not affected by this recall. Read more.