CPSC recall 79003
Pestolite Commercial Fly Control Device insect-killers
- CPSC
- unknown
- Published 2015-01-28
On 2015-01-28 the CPSC announced a recall of Pestolite Commercial Fly Control Device insect-killers by Pestolite, citing fire & Fire-Related Burn.
| Agency | CPSC |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 79003 |
| Classification | Not classified |
| Status | unknown |
| Initiated | 1979-01-18 |
| Published | 2015-01-28 |
| Last updated | 2026-09-13 11:58 UTC |
| Company | Pestolite |
| Distribution | US |
Product
Pestolite Commercial Fly Control Device insect-killers | Fly Control Devices Recalled by Pestolite NEWS from CPSC U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission Office of Information and Public Affairs Washington, DC 20207 Note: Firm is out of business. Do not use these products. Please discard or destroy these products. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Originally issued January 18,1979; Revised June 5, 2003 Release # 79-003 Fly Control Devices Recalled WASHINGTON, D.C. (January 18) -- Pestolite, Inc., Lancaster, Pa., in cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product, Safety Commission (CPSC), announced a voluntary recall of 1,005 Commercial Fly Control Devices, model SK-4, because of a possible fire hazard. The products are used to keep flying insects under control in or around residences, restaurants, stores, hotels, plants and recreational areas. They were produced from March 1976 through August 1976, and sold nationwide. If too many dead insects accumulate and block the centrifugal fan, the unit may overheat and create a fire hazard. The device has been linked to 25 fires since 1976. To identify the product, look for the "Pestolite" name molded in raised silver letters on the black upper housing of the unit. Devices not specifically exhibiting the raised "Pestolite" name on the upper housing are not being recalled, nor are units manufactured, reworked, inspected or repaired by Pestolite, Inc., after December 1977, which have affixed a red imprinted white label stating, "CAUTION: Continued operation with clogged fan will render unit inoperative." The firm is out of business and cannot be contacted. Do not use these products. Please discard or destroy these products. Consumers who need to verify the model number should call CPSC's Toll-Free Hotline at 800-638-2772.
Reason
Fire & Fire-Related Burn
Status history
No status changes recorded since RecallRadar first saw this recall on 2026-09-13 11:58 UTC. Current status: unknown.
Source
Official record: https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/1979/Fly-Control-Devices-Recalled
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