CPSC2005-11-17
CPSC, Cooper Hand Tools Announce Recall of Weller® Heating Element used in Soldering Irons
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.
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.
Sold at
Art supply retail stores nationwide from May 2005 through August 2005 for between $10 and $40.
Affected count
About 890
Injuries reported
Cooper has received four reports of the housing of the heating element leaking hot metal. No injuries have been reported.
Manufactured in
Mexico
Products
Weller® Brand Heating Element
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
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2006/CPSC-Cooper-Hand-Tools-Announce-Recall-of-Weller-Heating-Element-used-in-Soldering-IronsDon't want to check this manually?
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