Wire Feed Welders Recalled by Star Asia USA Due to Burn Hazard

Active Recall Announced July 13, 2010 CPSC #10298

Quick answer

Wire Feed Welders Recalled by Star Asia USA Due to Burn Hazard is CPSC recall #10298, announced on July 13, 2010. The CPSC cites the following hazard: The recall involves the Vaper 90 amp flux wire feed welders with model number 41181. The wire welders are red and black. "Vaper" and "90 amp flux wire welder" can be found on the product's operation panel. The model number can be found on the top right hand corner of the package and on the first page of the users manual. The remedy is consumer should immediately stop using the wire welders and contact star asia to obtain a corrected instructions manual and packaging or for instructions on returning the product for a full refund.. Affected brand: Star Asia USA, LLC d.b.a Titan.

Hazard

The recall involves the Vaper 90 amp flux wire feed welders with model number 41181. The wire welders are red and black. "Vaper" and "90 amp flux wire welder" can be found on the product's operation panel. The model number can be found on the top right hand corner of the package and on the first page of the users manual.

Affected products

Wire feed welders

Recalled brands

Star Asia USA, LLC d.b.a Titan

Remedy

Consumer should immediately stop using the wire welders and contact Star Asia to obtain a corrected instructions manual and packaging or for instructions on returning the product for a full refund.

Recall date

July 13, 2010

Categories

Welding Equipment

Frequently asked questions

What is CPSC recall #10298?

CPSC recall #10298 covers Wire Feed Welders Recalled by Star Asia USA Due to Burn Hazard, announced by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission on July 13, 2010. The CPSC cites the following hazard: The recall involves the Vaper 90 amp flux wire feed welders with model number 41181. The wire welders are red and black. "Vaper" and "90 amp flux wire welder" can be found on the product's operation panel. The model number can be found on the top right hand corner of the package and on the first page of the users manual.

What is the remedy for recall #10298?

The CPSC remedy for recall #10298 is consumer should immediately stop using the wire welders and contact star asia to obtain a corrected instructions manual and packaging or for instructions on returning the product for a full 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 Wire Feed Welders Recalled by Star Asia USA Due to Burn Hazard 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/2010/Wire-Feed-Welders-Recalled-by-Star-Asia-USA-Due-to-Burn-Hazard. RecallDocket links to it from this page.

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