Safety regulator, Cooper Hand Tools Announce Recall of Weller® Heating Element used in Soldering Irons
Recall 06031 · Nov 17, 2005 · Cooper Hand Tools
890
units affected
890
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 06031
- Date
- Nov 17, 2005
- Company
- Cooper Hand Tools
- Units affected
- 890
- Product
- Weller® Brand Heating Element
- Product type
- Soldering Guns/Irons
- Hazard
- Fire
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.
What can happen
The housing of the heating element can unexpectedly leak hot metal, posing a serious risk of a burn injury to the user.
The fix
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 where it was sold
- Incidents
- 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.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled weller® brand heating element?
Consumers should stop using these soldering irons immediately and return the heating element to the store where purchased for a free replacement or refund.
What is the hazard?
The housing of the heating element can unexpectedly leak hot metal, posing a serious risk of a burn injury to the user.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. Contact the company named above for the remedy.