The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·17759·Announced 2017-07-25

Outxpro Mosquito Zapper LED Bulbs Recalled for Electrical Shock Hazard

R & D Products is recalling Outxpro mosquito zapper LED bulbs because the base can separate, posing an electrical shock hazard. No injuries have been reported.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a risk-of-harm product (electrical shock) where injury has not yet been reported, which aligns with the High severity criteria.

Plain-English summary

R & D Products LLC is recalling about 3,700 Outxpro 2-in-1 mosquito zapper LED light bulbs due to an electrical shock hazard. The LED light bulb's base can separate from the connector, which poses a risk of electrical shock. The recalled 10-watt bulbs feature a white grid housing measuring approximately 3.1 inches high, 3.1 inches wide, and 6.1 inches deep, with a blue insect-attracting light and an LED light below. Item number DYT-80 and the word "Kinven" are printed on the packaging.

The bulbs were sold exclusively at Amazon.com from July 2016 through August 2016 for about $20. The company has received 18 reports of the bulb separating from the connector, but no injuries or property damage have been reported.

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled light bulbs and turn off the power supply. They should 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. Consumers can 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.

The recalled product

Product
LED light bulbs
Manufacturer
R & D Products LLC, of Wilmington, Del. (owner of the Outxpro brand)
Category
Consumer Product — Lighting
Hazard
Affected units
3,700

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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