CPSC, Cooper Hand Tools Announce Recall of Weller® Heating Element used in Soldering Irons
CPSC recall 06031 · announced November 17, 2005 · Cooper Hand Tools · 890 units affected
The product
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.
The hazard
The housing of the heating element can unexpectedly leak hot metal, posing a serious risk of a burn injury to the user.
What to do (per CPSC)
Consumers should stop using these soldering irons immediately and return the heating element to the store where purchased for a free replacement or refund.
Notes
Incidents (per CPSC): Cooper has received four reports of the housing of the heating element leaking hot metal. No injuries have been reported.
Sold at: Art supply retail stores nationwide from May 2005 through August 2005 for between $10 and $40.
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
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.