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Outxpro Mosquito Zapper LED Light Bulbs Recalled by R & D Products Due to Shock Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Amazon.com (Recall Alert)

Recalled July 25, 2017 · CPSC recall 17759 · Outxpro

The LED light bulb’s base on the Outxpro mosquito zapper can separate from the connector.Recalled Outxpro mosquito zapper LED light bulb packaging
Hazard
The LED light bulb's base can separate from the connector, posing an electrical shock hazard.
Remedy
Repair
Units
About 3,700
Incidents / injuries
The firm has received 18 reports of the bulb separating from the connector. No injuries or property damage have been reported.

Description

This recall involves all Outxpro 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. Item number DYT-80 and "Kinven" is printed on the product's packaging.

What to do

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled light bulbs, turn off the power supply and contact R&D Products for a free repair, including shipping, and instructions for removing and replacing the light bulb. R&D Products will reimburse consumers if a professional electrician is needed to remove the recalled light bulb's base.

Contact

R&D Products toll-free at 800-607-1848 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, via email at [email protected] or online at www.outxpro.com and click on Recall Information for more information.

Product
LED light bulbs
Imported by
R & D Products LLC, of Wilmington, Del. (owner of the Outxpro brand)
Retailers
Amazon.com from July 2016 through August 2016 for about $20.
Made in
China

Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Official recall notice on cpsc.gov →