The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·18227·Announced 2018-09-20

Kaz Recalls Stinger Insect Zappers Due to Internal Shock Hazard

Kaz is recalling about 72,000 Stinger insect zappers because the internal kill grid can detach, posing a 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 shock hazard from a structural defect (grid detachment) in a high-risk product, but the source explicitly states that no injuries have been reported, fitting the 'High' severity criteria for risk-of-harm products without reported injury.

Plain-English summary

Kaz USA Inc. is recalling approximately 72,000 Stinger BK series insect zappers, 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). The recalled units are black or gray plastic devices that stand or hang vertically, measuring about 19 inches high and 6 inches wide. They require an extension cord to operate outside and feature codes ending in YTG and "Made in China" on the silver label at the bottom.

The recall is due to a shock hazard caused by the insect kill grid detaching inside the housing. Kaz has received three reports of units exhibiting this internal grid detachment, but no injuries have been reported. The products were sold at Home Depot, Ace Hardware, other stores nationwide, and online from April 2018 through August 2018 for between $30 and $80.

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled Stinger Insect Zappers and unplug them. To obtain a full refund, consumers should contact Kaz toll-free at 888-480-2880 from 8:00 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET, Monday through Friday, or visit www.Kaz.com or www.stingerproducts.com and click on “Recall” for more information.

The recalled product

Product
Stinger Insect Zappers
Manufacturer
Foshan Shi Shunde District Yongtong Electronics Co., Ltd., of China
Category
Consumer Product — Insect Zappers
Hazard
Affected units
72,000

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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