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CPSC, Cooper Hand Tools Announce Recall of Weller® Heating Element used in Soldering Irons

Recalled November 17, 2005 · CPSC recall 06031 · Cooper Hand Tools

Recalled Heating ElementRecalled Heating Element
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.
Units
About 890
Incidents / injuries
Cooper has received four reports of the housing of the heating element leaking hot metal. No injuries have been reported.

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.

What to do

Consumers should stop using these soldering irons immediately and return the heating element to the store where purchased for a free replacement or refund.

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

Product
Weller® Brand Heating Element
Manufacturer(s)
Cooper Hand Tools, of Apex, N.C.
Retailers
Art supply retail stores nationwide from May 2005 through August 2005 for between $10 and $40.
Made in
Mexico

Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Official recall notice on cpsc.gov →

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