Wire Feed Welders Recalled by Star Asia USA Due to Burn Hazard
CPSC recall 10298 · announced July 13, 2010 · Star Asia Usa, Llc D.b.a Titan · 9,000 units affected
The product
The recall involves the Vaper 90 amp flux wire feed welders with model number 41181. The wire welders are red and black. "Vaper" and "90 amp flux wire welder" can be found on the product's operation panel. The model number can be found on the top right hand corner of the package and on the first page of the users manual.
The hazard
The wire welder's torch does not have a cold contactor as erroneously stated on the packaging and instruction manual. Without this feature, the welder generates an electrical arc immediately upon contact with the welding material, posing a burn hazard to consumers.
What to do (per CPSC)
Consumer should immediately stop using the wire welders and contact Star Asia to obtain a corrected instructions manual and packaging or for instructions on returning the product for a full refund. Remedy type: New Instructions Refund
Notes
Incidents (per CPSC): None.
Sold at: Pep Boys, Auto Zone and various other auto parts and tool centers nationwide from October 2006 through March 2010 for about $170.
Consumer contact: For additional information, contact Customer Service at (800) 386-0191 between 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. PT.
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.