Stained Glass Soldering Irons Recalled By Cooper Tools Due to Burn Hazard

Hazard

The power cord can break at the flex point where the cord attaches to the handle, posing a burn hazard to consumers.

What to do

Consumers should immediately stop using this product and contact Cooper Tools to send the product to the company for an inspection and a free replacement soldering iron.

Products

The recalled product is a 100 watt, 120 volt stained glass soldering iron with "Weller" and the model number W100PG, W100P3 or W100PGMX written on the light blue handle. The model number is located under the Weller brand name on the iron's handle. Only certain date codes are included in the recall.

Incidents and injuries

The firm has received three reports of the power cord breaking at the flex point, resulting in three reports of minor burns.

Text from the US Consumer Product Safety Commission. Official recall notice.