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Harris Products Group Recalls Welding Torch Handles Due to Fire Hazard

Name: Harris Products Group Recalls Welding Torch Handles Due to Fire Hazard
Brand: Harris Products Group
SKU: CPSC-14243
Availability: Discontinued
Rating: 1.0 (1 reviews)

Published: July 31, 2014Recall ID: 14243Category: generalCountry: US

Reason for Recall / Hazard

The torch handles can leak oxygen or fuel, posing a fire hazard.

Product Description & Identification

This recall involves two models of torch handles that were sold under the Lincoln Electric® and Harris Products Group® brand names. The torch handles are used in welding. They are gold in color and made out of brass. Welding torch model numbers include 18-5 and 85. Manufacture date codes include FM, GA, GB and GC. The model number and date code are stamped on the torch handle at the end closest to the flame. The torch handles were sold individually and also as part of the following kits. Units with "0" above the word "Harris" and to the right of the rivet head are not included in this recall. Kit Model Number Description 1400299 WELD-HDL,63EWAC-CV A-245-100 1401340 WELD-HDL,85 with C/V 1401346 WELD-HDL,85 LECO 1401347 WELD-HDL,64003055 85 RAD 1401820 WELD-HDL,18-5 4400250 KIT,8525 C DLX RAD 4400259 KIT,8525 CD DLX RAD 4400263 KIT,8525C DLX BRZ OXARC 4403181 KIT,85601-200 DLX P.A.T. RAD 4403184 KIT,8525F-510P DLX LPG RAD 4403208 KIT,MED DUTY WELD WE250A 4403209 KIT,STANDARD DUTY WE200A 4403211 KIT,85601-200 INDUSTRIAL P.A.T.DLX 4403212 KIT,85601-510 DLX CUTWELDER BAG 4403213 KIT,85601-200 PAT STD 4403224 KIT,8525GX-510 DLX STEELWORKER BAG 4403225 KIT,8525GX-300 DLX STEELWORKER BAG 4403226 KIT,8525GX-510 STD STEELWORKER BAG 4403228 KIT,85601-510 DLX EXPERT CLASSIC BAG 4403229 KIT,85601-300 DLX EXPERT CLASSIC BAG 4403239 KIT,85601-300 DLX EXPERT CLASSIC BAG 4403239 KIT,8525FGX-510P LPGw/NX BAG 4403243 KIT,85601-510 STD EXPERT CLASSIC BAG 4403244 KIT,85601-300 STD EXPERT CLASSIC BAG 9101228 VALVE-ASY,VA85 9101230 VALVE-ASY,VA63 KH776 KIT,85601-200 PAT KH777 KIT,85601-510 DLX CUTWELDER BAG KH784 KIT,8525F-510P PROPANE/LPG BAG

Affected Products

Welding torch handles

Additional Source Details

Field	Value
U R L	https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2014/Harris-Products-Group-Recalls-Welding-Torch-Handles
Title	Harris Products Group Recalls Welding Torch Handles Due to Fire Hazard
Images › 1 › U R L	https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Recall.2014.14243.Harris1LARGE.jpg
Images › 1 › Caption	Torch handle
Images › 2 › U R L	https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Recall.2014.14243.Harris2LARGEmodelnumber.jpg
Images › 2 › Caption	Torch handle with model number
Images › 3 › U R L	https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Recall.2014.14243.Harris3LARGEdatecode.jpg
Images › 3 › Caption	Torch handle with date code
Images › 4 › U R L	https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Recall.2014.14243.Harris4SteelworkerBagLARGE.jpg
Images › 4 › Caption	Steelworkers kit
Images › 5 › U R L	https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Recall.2014.14243.HarrisTorch5LARGE.jpg
Images › 5 › Caption	Marking on torches not included in the recall
Hazards › Name	The torch handles can leak oxygen or fuel, posing a fire hazard.
Injuries › Name	None reported
Products › Name	Welding torch handles
Products › Type	Welding Equipment
Products › Category I D	68101
Products › Number Of Units	About 13,000 in the U.S. and 350 in Canada
Recall I D	1738
Remedies › Name	Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled torch handles and contact Harris Products Group to receive a free replacement.
Importers › Name	Harris Products Group, of Gainesville, Ga.
Retailers › Name	Home Depot and Lowes stores, industrial gas distributors including Airgas, Praxair and Matheson and other retailers nationwide, and online at www.homedepot.com and www.lowes.com from December 2013 through May 2014 for between $125 and $450 when sold individually and for between $250 and $1,230 when sold as part of a kit.
Recall Date	2014-07-31T00:00:00
Description	This recall involves two models of torch handles that were sold under the Lincoln Electric® and Harris Products Group® brand names. The torch handles are used in welding. They are gold in color and made out of brass. Welding torch model numbers include 18-5 and 85. Manufacture date codes include FM, GA, GB and GC. The model number and date code are stamped on the torch handle at the end closest to the flame. The torch handles were sold individually and also as part of the following kits. Units with "0" above the word "Harris" and to the right of the rivet head are not included in this recall. Kit Model Number Description 1400299 WELD-HDL,63EWAC-CV A-245-100 1401340 WELD-HDL,85 with C/V 1401346 WELD-HDL,85 LECO 1401347 WELD-HDL,64003055 85 RAD 1401820 WELD-HDL,18-5 4400250 KIT,8525 C DLX RAD 4400259 KIT,8525 CD DLX RAD 4400263 KIT,8525C DLX BRZ OXARC 4403181 KIT,85601-200 DLX P.A.T. RAD 4403184 KIT,8525F-510P DLX LPG RAD 4403208 KIT,MED DUTY WELD WE250A 4403209 KIT,STANDARD DUTY WE200A 4403211 KIT,85601-200 INDUSTRIAL P.A.T.DLX 4403212 KIT,85601-510 DLX CUTWELDER BAG 4403213 KIT,85601-200 PAT STD 4403224 KIT,8525GX-510 DLX STEELWORKER BAG 4403225 KIT,8525GX-300 DLX STEELWORKER BAG 4403226 KIT,8525GX-510 STD STEELWORKER BAG 4403228 KIT,85601-510 DLX EXPERT CLASSIC BAG 4403229 KIT,85601-300 DLX EXPERT CLASSIC BAG 4403239 KIT,85601-300 DLX EXPERT CLASSIC BAG 4403239 KIT,8525FGX-510P LPGw/NX BAG 4403243 KIT,85601-510 STD EXPERT CLASSIC BAG 4403244 KIT,85601-300 STD EXPERT CLASSIC BAG 9101228 VALVE-ASY,VA85 9101230 VALVE-ASY,VA63 KH776 KIT,85601-200 PAT KH777 KIT,85601-510 DLX CUTWELDER BAG KH784 KIT,8525F-510P PROPANE/LPG BAG
Recall Number	14243
Remedy Options › Option	Replace
Inconjunctions › U R L	https://healthycanadians.gc.ca/recall-alert-rappel-avis/hc-sc/2014/40729r-eng.php
Consumer Contact	Harris Products Group at (800) 447-6906 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or online at www.harrisproductsgroup.com and click on Recall for more information.
Last Publish Date	2015-01-09T00:00:00
Manufacturer Countries › Country	Poland

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