Stained Glass Soldering Irons Recalled By Cooper Tools Due to Burn Hazard

U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2011-04-06). Hazards: burn. Models: W100PG, W100P3, W100PGMX. About 69,000 units in the US.

Agency	U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Recall number	`11190`
Published	2011-04-06
Last updated	2016-07-08
Product category	Soldering Guns/Irons
Products	Soldering Irons
Firms	Cooper Tools LLC of Apex, N.C. (importer)
Manufactured in	Mexico
Units (US)	69,000
Model numbers	`W100PG`, `W100P3`, `W100PGMX`
Hazard classes	burn
Remedy classes	replace, inspect, stop use
Sold	Authorized distributors nationwide from August 2006 to May 2010 for between $50 and $60.

Description

The recalled product is a 100 watt, 120 volt stained glass soldering iron with "Weller" and the model number W100PG, W100P3 or W100PGMX written on the light blue handle. The model number is located under the Weller brand name on the iron's handle. Only certain date codes are included in the recall.

Hazard

The power cord can break at the flex point where the cord attaches to the handle, posing a burn hazard to consumers.

Remedy

Consumers should immediately stop using this product and contact Cooper Tools to send the product to the company for an inspection and a free replacement soldering iron.

Incidents and injuries

The firm has received three reports of the power cord breaking at the flex point, resulting in three reports of minor burns.

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