The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·88040·Announced 1988-06-15

Hanover House Recalls Electric Mouse Traps Due to Shock Risk

Hanover House is recalling approximately 24,000 electric mouse traps because exposed electrodes may pose a risk of electric shock.

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 (electric shock) where injury has not yet been reported, which aligns with the 'High' severity criteria in the rubric.

Plain-English summary

Hanover House Industries, Inc. is voluntarily recalling approximately 24,000 electric mouse traps in cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). The product was imported from Hong Kong by Etna Products Co. and distributed to catalog companies, including Hanover House. The traps are plastic cylinders containing coils connected to a 110-volt household electric supply.

The recall was initiated after the State of Wisconsin Department of Agriculture Trade and Consumer Protection reported a potential safety issue. Although no incidents of electric shock or injuries have been reported, the traps may pose a risk of electric shock under certain circumstances. The hazard is associated with the bait container, which sits directly above exposed electrodes that may be accessible when the container is removed to insert bait.

These units were sold nationwide by catalog for $9.95 each. Consumers should stop using the items immediately and unplug them. Hanover House is providing a $10 credit for the return of the device, which can be applied to future merchandise purchases, and will refund the cost of postage. Consumers with questions can call Hanover House at 800-621-5800.

The recalled product

Product
Electric Mouse Traps Recalled by Hanover House
Manufacturer
Etna Products
Category
Consumer Product — Pest Control
Hazard

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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