CPSC, Cooper Hand Tools Announce Recall of Weller® Heating Element used in Soldering Irons
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2005-11-17). Hazards: burn. About 890 units in the US.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 06031 |
| Published | 2005-11-17 |
| Last updated | 2024-04-11 |
| Product category | Soldering Guns/Irons |
| Products | Weller® Brand Heating Element |
| Firm named in the title | Cooper Hand Tools |
| Firms | Cooper Hand Tools, of Apex, N.C. (manufacturer) |
| Manufactured in | Mexico |
| Units (US) | 890 |
| Hazard classes | burn |
| Remedy classes | refund, replace, stop use |
| Sold | Art supply retail stores nationwide from May 2005 through August 2005 for between $10 and $40. |
Description
The heating elements were sold to be used in soldering irons. Only heating elements with the following model numbers and dates codes from May 2005 through August 2005 are included in this recall: 1140A, 1233S, 1235S, 1236S, 1237S, 1237SBK, 2AC08, 2AC09, 2AC10, 37UG, 37BK, 6A909, 6A910, SL325, SL325BK, SL335, SL345, 360, 361, 362, 363, 4033S, 4033SBK, 4035S, 4035SBK, 4037J, 4037S, 4037SBK, 4039S, 533S, 535S537S, 6A908. These soldering irons are used by stained glass hobbyists.
Hazard
The housing of the heating element can unexpectedly leak hot metal, posing a serious risk of a burn injury to the user.
Remedy
Consumers should stop using these soldering irons immediately and return the heating element to the store where purchased for a free replacement or refund.
Incidents and injuries
Cooper has received four reports of the housing of the heating element leaking hot metal. No injuries have been reported.
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