[TechAssist] Recall: Weller Soldering Iron Heating Elements
- From: William E Miller <prototech@xxxxxxx>
- To: <techassist@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>, <repair@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Thu, 17 Nov 2005 21:03:57 -0500
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE November 17, 2005 Release #06-031 Firm's Recall
Hotline: (800) 476-3030 Ext. 1 CPSC Consumer Hotline: (800) 638-2772
CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908
CPSC, Cooper Hand Tools Announce Recall of Weller=AE Heating Element used=
in Soldering Irons
WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in
cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary
recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using
recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed.
Name of Product: Weller=AE Brand Heating Element
Units: About 890
Manufacturer: Cooper Hand Tools, of Apex, N.C.
Hazard: The housing of the heating element can unexpectedly leak hot
metal, posing a serious risk of a burn injury to the user.
Incidents/Injuries: Cooper has received four reports of the housing of
the heating element leaking hot metal. No injuries have been reported.
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.
Sold at: Art supply retail stores nationwide from May 2005 through
August 2005 for between $10 and $40.
Manufactured In: Mexico
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.
Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Cooper Hand Tools
at (800) 476-3030 Ext. 1 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through
Friday or visit the firm's Web site at www.cooperhandtools.com/recall
To view this recall online, please visit our website at:
https://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml06/06031.html
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Best Regards,
William E. Miller, ASEET
prototech@xxxxxxx
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