Kaz Recalls Stinger Insect Zappers Due to Shock Hazard
CPSC recall 18227. Recall date: .
Hazard, in the words of CPSC
The insect kill grid can detach inside the housing, posing a shock hazard.
Remedy, in the words of CPSC
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled Stinger Insect Zappers, unplug them, and contact Kaz to return the product for a full refund.
CPSC recall 18227 has the recall date 20 Sep 2018. The notice names the firm Foshan Shi Shunde District Yongtong Electronics. The recall has about 72,000 units. The median CPSC recall of 2018 has 7,200 units. This register puts the recall under the hazard Electric shock.
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| Incidents and injuries | Kaz has received three reports of units exhibiting internal grid detachment. No injuries have been reported. |
|---|---|
| Units | 72,000 |
| Remedy options | Refund |
| Description | This recall involves Stinger BK series Insect Zapper electric insect/mosquito zapper 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). They are black or gray plastic and stand or hang vertically. The units are about 19 inches high and 6 inches wide and require an extension cord to operate outside. The recalled models have codes ending in YTG and Made in China printed on the silver label on the bottom of the product. Model Number Product Name BK510v3 (ULG510YTG) Stinger 5-in-1 Insect & Mosquito Zapper BK310v3 (ULG310YTG) Stinger 3-in-1 Insect Zapper BK110v3 (ULG110YTG) Stinger Insect Zapper |
| Product | Stinger Insect Zappers, About 72,000 |
| Sold at | Home Depot, Ace Hardware, other stores nationwide, and online from April 2018 through August 2018 for between $30 and $80. |
| Manufacturer | Foshan Shi Shunde District Yongtong Electronics Co., Ltd., of China |
| Importer | Kaz USA Inc., Marlborough, Mass |
| Distributor | Kaz USA Inc., Marlborough, Mass |
| Made in | China |
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The recall in context
- Units in this recall
- 72,000Median of 2018: 7,200
- CPSC recalls of 2018
- 258
- Recalls of 2018 with one of the same hazards
- 5%
- Recalls on the register that name Foshan Shi Shunde District Yongtong Electronics
- 1
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Recall Register. CPSC recall 18227. https://recallregister.com/product/8401-kaz-recalls-stinger-insect-zappers-due-to-shock-hazard/. Source: CPSC Recall Retrieval Web Services. Data through .
Sources
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- US Consumer Product Safety Commission
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- Data retrieved
- 30 Sep 2026
- Newest CPSC recall on the register
- 24 Sep 2026
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Questions
- Does CPSC recall 18227 report injuries?
- The CPSC notice says:
Kaz has received three reports of units exhibiting internal grid detachment. No injuries have been reported.
- Where was the product sold?
- The CPSC notice says:
Home Depot, Ace Hardware, other stores nationwide, and online from April 2018 through August 2018 for between $30 and $80.
- Which remedy options does CPSC list for recall 18227?
- CPSC lists 1 remedy option:
Refund
- How many units are in CPSC recall 18227?
- The CPSC notice gives this number:
About 72,000