The Recall Desk
Our severity:SevereCPSC·87040·Announced 1987-07-10

Lowe's Recalls Insect Electrocutor Bug Killers Due to Fire Risk

Lowe's is voluntarily recalling model BK-2000-7 electric bug killers because they can catch fire if not cleaned frequently in high humidity.

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 reported property damage, which aligns with the rubric criteria for a Severe rating (significant injury/property-damage reports).

Plain-English summary

Lowe's Companies, Inc. is voluntarily recalling model BK-2000-7 "Insect Electrocutor" electric bug killers in cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. The recall was initiated because infrequent cleaning of insect accumulation in the units, combined with high-humidity conditions, can cause the products to catch fire.

Lowe's is aware of 14 fires associated with this model, four of which caused property damage. The affected units were sold at Lowe's stores in 21 states starting March 15, 1987, and retailed for $19.99. Approximately 21,000 units were distributed. The product is a black unit approximately 13 inches high and 8 inches square, featuring a label with model number BK-2000-7, item number 73012, and the UL listing mark.

Consumers should immediately discontinue use of the product and return it to any Lowe's store for a new unit at no charge.

The recalled product

Product
Insect Electrocutor Bug Killers Recalled by Lowe's
Manufacturer
Lowe's
Category
Consumer Product — Pest Control
Hazard

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

Related recalls

Same hazard · fire

See all →

Similar recalls