# Wire Feed Welders Recalled by Star Asia USA Due to Burn Hazard
> **CPSC recall** · 2010-07-13 · 10298 · 1 injuries reported
## Recall
- **Number:** 10298
- **Date:** 2010-07-13
- **Injuries reported:** 1
## Products

Wire feed welders

## 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.

## Remedies

New Instructions; Refund

## 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.

## Source
- [CPSC recall page](https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2010/Wire-Feed-Welders-Recalled-by-Star-Asia-USA-Due-to-Burn-Hazard)
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