CPSC recall 89025
Charmglow electric bug killers
- CPSC
- unknown
- Published 2015-01-09
On 2015-01-09 the CPSC announced a recall of Charmglow electric bug killers by Allied Tube And Conduit, citing fire & Fire-Related Burn.
| Agency | CPSC |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 89025 |
| Classification | Not classified |
| Status | unknown |
| Initiated | 1989-03-22 |
| Published | 2015-01-09 |
| Last updated | 2026-09-13 11:58 UTC |
| Company | Allied Tube And Conduit |
| Distribution | US |
Product
Charmglow electric bug killers | Four Charmglow Bug Killers Recalled For Fire Hazard NEWS from CPSC U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission Office of Information and Public Affairs Washington, DC 20207 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 22, 1989 Release # 89-025 Four Charmglow Bug Killers Recalled For Fire Hazard WASHINGTON -- Four models of Charmglow electric bug killers which may present a fire hazard to consumers are being recalled by the importer, Allied Tube and Conduit Corporation, of Harvey Illinois. Manufactured in Taiwan, the recalled bug killers are models 071512 (15 watt), 073425 (25 watt), 074001 (40 watt), and 078012 (80 watt). The model numbers are printed on the label affixed to the top of the unit. Some 8,000 units were sold in 1987 by department, discount and hardware stores. Consumers should discontinue using the bug killer and call Allied Tube and Conduit Corporation toll-free at 1-800-558-5502 for instructions on returning the unit for a refund of the purchase price; Illinois residents should call 1-800-654-5810.
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/1989/Four-Charmglow-Bug-Killers-Recalled-For-Fire-Hazard
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