Coleman Recalls Mosquito Deleto Traps Due to Propane Leak Fire Hazard
Coleman is recalling Mosquito Deleto traps because propane leaks can cause fires. Consumers should stop using the traps and contact Coleman for a remedy.
What this means for you
Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).
The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.
Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a fire hazard with 28 reported incidents of traps melting or catching fire, which meets the rubric criteria for 'Severe' (significant injury/property-damage reports) despite the absence of reported personal injuries.
Plain-English summary
The Coleman Company Inc. is recalling approximately 136,000 Mosquito Deleto™ Traps, sold as part of the Portable System and the Back Home™ System. The traps, which attach to 1 lb. or 20 lb. propane cylinders, were sold at home centers, mass merchandisers, and hardware stores from March 2002 to July 2002 for between $170 and $200. The recalled units have model numbers 2950-800 or 2950-801 located on a label on the front of the trap above the warning text "WARNING: For outdoor use only".
The recall was issued because the mosquito trap's propane regulator can leak propane or allow an overflow of propane gas, posing a fire hazard. Additionally, the fuel hose attachment sold with the Back Home™ System can become damaged and leak propane, which also poses a fire hazard. Coleman has received 28 reports of traps melting or catching fire due to propane leaks and 7 reports of damage to the propane fuel hoses. No injuries have been reported.
Consumers should stop using the mosquito traps and propane hoses immediately. They should contact Coleman at (800) 835-3278 to determine whether their trap needs to be replaced, repaired, or can continue to be used. More information is available at www.coleman.com.
The recalled product
- Product
- Mosquito Deleto™ Traps
- Manufacturer
- The Coleman Company Inc., of Wichita, Kan.
- Category
- Consumer Product — Insect Traps
- Hazard
- Affected units
- 136,000
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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