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CPSC, The Coleman Company Announce Recall of Mosquito Traps

Recall 02-200 · July 15, 2002 · The Coleman

What to doConsumers should stop using the mosquito traps and propane hoses immediately. Consumers should contact Coleman, so that a representative can help determine whether their trap needs to be replaced, repaired, or can continue to be used.

Read the official CPSC notice

Recall at a glance

Recall number
02-200 (CPSC)
Recall date
July 15, 2002
Brand
The Coleman
Category
Other consumer products
Products
Mosquito Deleto™ Traps
Hazard
Fire and burn hazard
Hazard type
Fire and burn
Units
About 136,000
Made in
United States
Last updated by CPSC
September 25, 2025

What was recalled

The recalled Mosquito Deleto™ Traps were sold as a part of the Portable System and the Back Home™ System. The traps are about 24 inches high, have a green or gray base and top, a black center, and attach to either a 1 lb. propane cylinder or a 20 lb. propane cylinder with a hose. The traps have two sets of model numbers: 2950-800 and 2950-801, which can be found on a label on the front of the trap, above the words, "WARNING: For outdoor use only". The recalled Back Home™ System traps include a 5-foot rubber hose that connects to 20 lbs. propane cylinders. The Portable System and Back Home System™ mosquito traps were manufactured in the U.S.

Is my product affected?

Compare your product with the details below, including model numbers where listed.

  • Mosquito Deleto™ Traps · About 136,000 units

Photos from the recall notice

Recalled Mosquito Deleto™ Trap, Portable System
Recalled Mosquito Deleto™ Trap, Portable System
Recalled Mosquito Deleto™ Trap, Back Home System
Recalled Mosquito Deleto™ Trap, Back Home System

Where it was sold

Companies named in the notice: Home centers, mass merchandisers, and hardware stores sold these products, from March 2002 to July 2002, for between $170 and $200.; The Coleman Company Inc., of Wichita, Kan..

Injuries or incidents reported

Coleman has received 28 reports of traps melting or catching on fire, as a result of propane leaking, and 7 reports of damage to the propane fuel hoses. No injuries have been reported.

Consumer contact

Consumers may contact Coleman at (800) 835-3278 anytime. For more information, consumers can log on to the company's website at www.coleman.com

Recall history and context

The Coleman appears in 6 CPSC recalls on record. See all The Coleman recalls.

Since 2019 CPSC has recorded 399 recalls in the other consumer products category, 68 recalls of them in the past 12 months.

Frequently asked questions

What was recalled?

Mosquito Deleto™ Traps (About 136,000 units). The recalled Mosquito Deleto™ Traps were sold as a part of the Portable System and the Back Home™ System.

Why was it recalled?

CPSC lists the reason as: Fire and burn hazard.

What should I do if I own one?

Consumers should stop using the mosquito traps and propane hoses immediately. Consumers should contact Coleman, so that a representative can help determine whether their trap needs to be replaced, repaired, or can continue to be used.

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