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

危险说明 Hazard

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

受影响产品

官方描述 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.

事故与伤害 Incidents / Injuries

• Cooper has received four reports of the housing of the heating element leaking hot metal. No injuries have been reported.

官方补救措施 Remedy

• Consumers should stop using these soldering irons immediately and return the heating element to the store where purchased for a free replacement or refund.

消费者联系信息

For additional information, contact Cooper Hand Tools at (800) 476-3030 Ext. 1 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or visit the firm's Web site at www.cooperhandtools.com/recall

相关企业

制造商：Cooper Hand Tools, of Apex, N.C.

制造国家/地区：Mexico

零售商：Art supply retail stores nationwide from May 2005 through August 2005 for between $10 and $40.