CONSUMER SAFETY ALERT

The housing of the heating element can unexpectedly leak hot metal, posing a serious risk of a burn injury to the user.
Official Consumer Product Safety Recall • November 17, 2005

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

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.

Required Consumer Action

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

Contact Information

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

Recall Details

Sold At
Art supply retail stores nationwide from May 2005 through August 2005 for between $10 and $40.
Injuries
Cooper has received four reports of the housing of the heating element leaking hot metal. No injuries have been reported.
Manufacturer
Cooper Hand Tools, of Apex, N.C.
Recall Number
06031

Product Information

Product Name
Weller® Brand Heating Element
Product Type
Soldering Guns/Irons
Number of Units
About 890
Manufacturer Name
Cooper Hand Tools, of Apex, N.C.
Manufactured In
Mexico

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Contact Manufacturer

Use the contact information below to reach out about this recall:

Phone (800) 476-3030
Website www.cooperhandtools.com/recall
Full Contact Information

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