CPSC, Cooper Hand Tools Announce Recall of Weller® Heating Element used in Soldering Irons
CPSC Recall1 injuries · 2005-11-17 · 06031
Hazards
The housing of the heating element can unexpectedly leak hot metal, posing a serious risk of a burn injury to the user.
Recall
Number
06031
Date
2005-11-17
Injuries reported
1
Products
Names
Weller® Brand Heating Element
Companies
Manufacturer(s)
Cooper Hand Tools, of Apex, N.C.
Retailer(s)
Art supply retail stores nationwide from May 2005 through August 2005 for between $10 and $40.
Country of manufacture
Mexico
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.