Table of contents
- Latest Bug Zapper Racket Recall Updates
- July 24, 2025: CPSC and iMirror Announce the Recall
- Which Bug Zapper Rackets Are Affected?
- Why Were Bug Zapper Rackets Recalled?
- Reported Incidents, Injuries, or Illnesses
- What Should Consumers Do?
- Legal Options
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Do I Get a Refund for the Recalled Bug Zapper Racket?
- How Will iMirror Contact Me About the Recall?
- Where Were the Recalled Bug Zapper Rackets Made and Imported?
- Can an Electric Fly Swatter Cause Burns?
- How Can People Who Use a Text Telephone Reach the CPSC?
- Where Can I Report a Problem with My Bug Zapper Racket?
The iMirror rechargeable electric bug zapper racket, also sold as a fly swatter and a mosquito swatter, was recalled on July 24, 2025. The battery can catch fire during long use.
About 29,000 units are covered by Fast Track recall No. 25-396. Three fires were reported, and no injuries. They were sold on Amazon from May 2022 through June 2025 for between $20 and $40.
Owners should stop using the swatter and ask iMirror for a full refund and a pre-paid shipping label while the refund offer is open. No lawsuit, class action or MDL has been filed or announced over these rackets.
Latest Bug Zapper Racket Recall Updates
July 24, 2025: CPSC and iMirror Announce the Recall
The CPSC announced a Fast Track recall of about 29,000 electric bug zapper rackets, fly swatters and mosquito swatters sold by iMirror on Amazon [1].
Which Bug Zapper Rackets Are Affected?
The recall covers these iMirror products for indoor and outdoor use:
- iMirror Rechargeable Electric Bug Zapper Racket
- iMirror Rechargeable Fly Swatter
- iMirror Rechargeable Mosquito Swatter
Look for a rectangular silver sticker with model number BZ-001 on the back of the swatter handle. Check the sticker before you request a refund from iMirror.
Why Were Bug Zapper Rackets Recalled?
All three products were recalled because the rechargeable battery in each one can catch fire when used for extended periods of time.
The CPSC notice title says shock hazard, but its hazard text names a battery fire. ABC27 reported the same battery fire hazard on the day of the recall [2].
Reported Incidents, Injuries, or Illnesses
iMirror received three reports of the swatter catching on fire, and the CPSC notice says no injuries have been reported.
A report does not prove that the product caused every fire. The recall notice does not describe where or how the three fires started.
A 2014 case report in the Annals of Burns and Fire Disasters described a woman with burns on both legs [3].
The flash from an insect ignited alcohol on her skin. It was a case in Greece and did not involve the iMirror product.
What Should Consumers Do?
Owners of a recalled bug zapper racket should take these steps:
- Stop using the swatter immediately.
- Check the sticker for model BZ-001 against the affected list.
- Contact iMirror at 800-762-9066, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or at ecommerce@imirror.com or www.imirror.com, to request a full refund.
- Use the pre-paid shipping label that iMirror provides to return the swatter.
- Call the CPSC hotline at 800-638-2772 if you need agency help with the recall.
Legal Options
A product-liability claim depends on facts about harm from the product. Keep the swatter, its packaging, your Amazon order record, photos of any fire damage and any medical or repair records.
The iMirror recall alone does not automatically establish liability or eligibility for a claim. There is no case to join.
Filing deadlines come from state law and vary with where you live and when any harm happened. Missing one can end a claim, so talk to a lawyer promptly for an individual legal review.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I Get a Refund for the Recalled Bug Zapper Racket?
You get a refund for the recalled bug zapper racket after you return it. Once iMirror receives the product, the refund is processed immediately to the original payment method, and iMirror supplies the shipping label.
How Will iMirror Contact Me About the Recall?
iMirror will contact you about the recall through the Amazon platform, by email, or both. The message explains the refund process and how to return the product. You can also contact the company yourself.
Where Were the Recalled Bug Zapper Rackets Made and Imported?
The recalled bug zapper rackets were manufactured in China and imported by iMirror Inc., of Rancho Cucamonga, California. The CPSC notice names China as the country of manufacture. That company handles the refund requests for the recall.
Can an Electric Fly Swatter Cause Burns?
An electric fly swatter can cause burns if its flash meets something flammable. In the case report, a 31-year-old woman had 15% partial thickness burns, and the authors advise using the device far from any flammable substances.
How Can People Who Use a Text Telephone Reach the CPSC?
People who use a text telephone can reach the CPSC about the recall at 800-638-8270. That line is the TTY number for the agency. Voice callers use the hotline number given in the steps above.
Where Can I Report a Problem with My Bug Zapper Racket?
You can report a problem with your bug zapper racket at SaferProducts.gov. The CPSC runs that website so consumers can report a fire, an injury or another problem linked to a consumer product.