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Weller 100 watt soldering irons
- Starting date:
- June 16, 2011
- Posting date:
- June 16, 2011
- Type of communication:
- Consumer Product Recall
- Subcategory:
- Household Items, Tools and Electrical Products
- Source of recall:
- Health Canada
- Audience:
- General Public (GP)
- Identification number:
- RA-500002594
Affected products
Weller 100 watt soldering irons
Product description
This recall involves Weller 100 watt and 120 volt soldering irons with model numbers W100PG, W100PGMX, W100P3 and W100PD3. The date codes are from July 2006 to May 2010. The date code is located on the heating element and is shown as MONTH YEAR (e.g. June 08).
Once the unit is unplugged and cool, the heater can be accessed by removing the flanged barrel that is secured to the handle by screws. If, for any reason, you are unable to locate the date code, reference the ship dates below to determine whether returnable product has been purchased.
Hazard identified
The electrical cord attached to the iron can detach from the flex point at the base of the handle. If the electrical cord fails while the product is in use and the cord is touching the user's skin, it could produce an electrical arc that could cause a burn.
There have been three reported injuries, all of which were superficial burns to the hand, none requiring medical attention. Two of the reported injuries occurred in the United States of America and one in Canada.
Health Canada has not received any reports of incidents and injuries related to the use of theses irons.
Number sold
There are approximately 16,150 affected units in Canada.
Time period sold
The Weller 100 watt soldering irons were manufactured and sold to commercial distributors and shipped between July 1, 2006 through May 12, 2010.
Place of origin
Manufactured in Mexico
Companies
- Manufacturer
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Cooper Tools, LLC
MEXICO
Tel: 1-800-476-3030
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What you should do
Consumers should contact Cooper Tools, LLC immediately for a free replacement soldering iron.
For more information, consumers may contact Cooper Tools, LLC (a wholly owned subsidiary of Apex Tools Group, LLC) at 1-800-476-3030 (extension 1) between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET, Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's website.
Consumers may also view the recall notice on the Electrical Safety Authority's [NJS_FILE:b50b5b50-9925-4f5b-901a-439953cbbfe3:a3f2657d-ace4-4c15-bc39-cd342941fcb9].