Weller® Brand Heating Element
Class II - Moderate 🏠 Consumer Products
Recalled: November 17, 2005 Cooper Hand Tools, of Apex, N.C. Other Consumer Products
Nationwide
What Should You Do?
- Check if you have this product: (About 890)
- Do not eat it: Even if it looks and smells fine, do not consume this product.
- Throw it away or return it: You can return the product to the store for a full refund.
- Report problems: Report any issues to the FDA's Safety Reporting Portal.
Recall Details
- Company:
- Cooper Hand Tools, of Apex, N.C.
- Reason for Recall:
- The housing of the heating element can unexpectedly leak hot metal, posing a serious risk of a burn injury to the user.
- Classification:
- Class II - Moderate
Products that might cause a temporary health problem, or pose a slight threat of a serious nature.
- Status:
- ongoing
- Hazard:
- The housing of the heating element can unexpectedly leak hot metal, posing a serious risk of a burn injury to the user.
- 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.
Product Images
Product Information
Full 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.
Product Codes/Lot Numbers:
(About 890)
Official Source
Always verify recall information with the official CPSC source:
View on CPSC.govCPSC Recall Number: 06031