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CPSCRecalled Nov 17, 2005 · #06031

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

Hazard

The housing of the heating element can unexpectedly leak hot metal, posing a serious risk of a burn injury to the user.

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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.

Product details

Product
Weller® Brand Heating Element
Type
Soldering Guns/Irons
Manufacturer
Cooper Hand Tools, of Apex, N.C.
Model numbers
2005, 1140A, 1233S, 1235S, 1236S, 1237S, 1237SBK, 2AC08, 2AC09, 2AC10, 37UG, 37BK, 6A909, 6A910, SL325, SL325BK, SL335, SL345, 4033S, 4033SBK, 4035S, 4035SBK, 4037J, 4037S, 4037SBK, 4039S, 533S, 535S537S, 6A
UPCs
Sold at
Art supply retail stores nationwide from May 2005 through August 2005 for between $10 and $40.
Made in
Mexico

What you should 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.

View the official CPSC notice