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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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.