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

Active Recall Announced November 17, 2005 CPSC #06031

Quick answer

CPSC, Cooper Hand Tools Announce Recall of Weller® Heating Element used in Soldering Irons is CPSC recall #06031, announced on November 17, 2005. The CPSC cites the following hazard: 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. The remedy is consumers should stop using these soldering irons immediately and return the heating element to the store where purchased for a free replacement or refund.. Affected brand: Cooper Hand Tools.

Hazard

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.

Affected products

Weller® Brand Heating Element

Recalled brands

Cooper Hand Tools

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.

Recall date

November 17, 2005

Categories

Soldering Guns/Irons

Frequently asked questions

What is CPSC recall #06031?

CPSC recall #06031 covers CPSC, Cooper Hand Tools Announce Recall of Weller® Heating Element used in Soldering Irons, announced by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission on November 17, 2005. The CPSC cites the following hazard: 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.

What is the remedy for recall #06031?

The CPSC remedy for recall #06031 is consumers should stop using these soldering irons immediately and return the heating element to the store where purchased for a free replacement or refund.. Consumers should stop using the product and follow the instructions in the official CPSC notice.

I sell this product on Shopify. What do I need to do?

If you sell CPSC, Cooper Hand Tools Announce Recall of Weller® Heating Element used in Soldering Irons on Shopify, stop selling the affected units immediately, notify customers who purchased them, and consider whether you have a Section 15(b) reporting obligation to the CPSC. RecallDocket helps Shopify merchants identify affected SKUs and prepare the required safety report.

Where is the official CPSC notice for this recall?

The primary source is the official CPSC notice at https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2006/CPSC-Cooper-Hand-Tools-Announce-Recall-of-Weller-Heating-Element-used-in-Soldering-Irons. RecallDocket links to it from this page.

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