CPSCGeneral Alert
CPSC, Cooper Hand Tools Announce Recall of Weller® Heating Element used in Solde...
Published: November 17, 2005Recall ID: 06031Category: generalCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
The housing of the heating element can unexpectedly leak hot metal, posing a serious risk of a burn injury to the user.
Product Description & Identification
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.
Affected Products
Weller® Brand Heating Element
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
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| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2006/CPSC-Cooper-Hand-Tools-Announce-Recall-of-Weller-Heating-Element-used-in-Soldering-Irons |
| Title | CPSC, Cooper Hand Tools Announce Recall of Weller® Heating Element used in Soldering Irons |
| Images › 1 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/98934e4f793a4754a4928764379a26a1.jpg |
| Images › 1 › Caption | Recalled Heating Element |
| Images › 2 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/af141f0e364c4c59a6ff06cc178a8232.jpg |
| Images › 2 › Caption | Recalled Heating Element |
| Hazards › Name | The housing of the heating element can unexpectedly leak hot metal, posing a serious risk of a burn injury to the user. |
| Injuries › Name | Cooper has received four reports of the housing of the heating element leaking hot metal. No injuries have been reported. |
| Products › Name | Weller® Brand Heating Element |
| Products › Type | Soldering Guns/Irons |
| Products › Category I D | 2140 |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 890 |
| Recall I D | 3159 |
| Remedies › Name | Consumers should stop using these soldering irons immediately and return the heating element to the store where purchased for a free replacement or refund. |
| Retailers › Name | Art supply retail stores nationwide from May 2005 through August 2005 for between $10 and $40. |
| Recall Date | 2005-11-17T00:00:00 |
| Description | 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. |
| Recall Number | 06031 |
| Manufacturers › Name | Cooper Hand Tools, of Apex, N.C. |
| 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 |
| Last Publish Date | 2024-04-11T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | Mexico |