Wagner Spray Tech Recalls Heat Guns Due to Fire and Burn Hazards
Recall 09243 · Jun 17, 2009 · Wagner Spray Tech
300,000
units affected
300,000
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 09243
- Date
- Jun 17, 2009
- Company
- Wagner Spray Tech
- Units affected
- 300,000
- Product
- Heat Guns
- Product type
- Heat Guns
- Hazard
- Fire
The product
The recalled heat guns emit hot air and are used for paint and flooring removal, defrosting freezers and water lines, bending plastic, hobbies, etc. Recalled models include the Milwaukee Heat Gun MHT3300, ACE HT3500 Heat Gun, and the Wagner Heat Gun HT3500 with date codes V300R through Z365R and A001R through A111R. The heat gun's name and model number are located on a black label on the bottom of the heat gun's barrel. The date code is stamped into the bottom of the handle near the power cord. The heat guns are black or yellow plastic and measure about 10 inches long, 8 inches high and 3 inches wide.
What can happen
An electrical component failure inside the heat guns can cause them to continue to produce heat after the power switch is turned off. This can melt the heat gun's plastic exterior, causing a burn if the heat gun is touched and ignite nearby combustibles, posing fire and burn hazards.
The fix
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled heat guns and contact Wagner for a free replacement product.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- The firm has received nine reports of the heat guns overheating. No injuries or property damage have been reported.
- Sold at
- Major and independent hardware and home improvement stores nationwide from November 2004 through April 2009 for about $40.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled heat guns?
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled heat guns and contact Wagner for a free replacement product.
What is the hazard?
An electrical component failure inside the heat guns can cause them to continue to produce heat after the power switch is turned off. This can melt the heat gun's plastic exterior, causing a burn if the heat gun is touched and ignite nearby combustibles, posing fire and burn hazards.
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.