Wire Feed Welders Recalled by Star Asia USA Due to Burn Hazard
CPSC Recall1 injuries · 2010-07-13 · 10298
Hazards
The wire welder's torch does not have a cold contactor as erroneously stated on the packaging and instruction manual. Without this feature, the welder generates an electrical arc immediately upon contact with the welding material, posing a burn hazard to consumers.
Recall
Number
10298
Date
2010-07-13
Injuries reported
1
Products
Names
Wire feed welders
Remedies
Options
New Instructions; Refund
Companies
Retailer(s)
Pep Boys, Auto Zone and various other auto parts and tool centers nationwide from October 2006 through March 2010 for about $170.
Importer(s)
Star Asia USA, LLC d.b.a Titan, of Kent, Wash.
Country of manufacture
China
Description
The recall involves the Vaper 90 amp flux wire feed welders with model number 41181. The wire welders are red and black. "Vaper" and "90 amp flux wire welder" can be found on the product's operation panel. The model number can be found on the top right hand corner of the package and on the first page of the users manual.