Recall 14243 · 2014-07-31

Harris Products Group Recalls Welding Torch Handles Due to Fire Hazard

FireHarris Products Group
Welding equipment

Hazard

The torch handles can leak oxygen or fuel, posing a fire hazard.

What to do

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled torch handles and contact Harris Products Group to receive a free replacement.

Products

This recall involves two models of torch handles that were sold under the Lincoln Electric® and Harris Products Group® brand names. The torch handles are used in welding. They are gold in color and made out of brass. Welding torch model numbers include 18-5 and 85. Manufacture date codes include FM, GA, GB and GC. The model number and date code are stamped on the torch handle at the end closest to the flame. The torch handles were sold individually and also as part of the following kits. Units with "0" above the word "Harris" and to the right of the rivet head are not included in this recall. Kit Model Number Description 1400299 WELD-HDL,63EWAC-CV A-245-100 1401340 WELD-HDL,85 with C/V 14013

Incidents and injuries

None reported

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

Units
About 13,000 in the U.S. and 350 in Canada
Sold at

Home Depot and Lowes stores, industrial gas distributors including Airgas, Praxair and Matheson and other retailers nationwide, and online at www.homedepot.com and www.lowes.com from December 2013 through May 2014 for between $125 and $450 when sold individually and for between $250 and $1,230 when sold as part of a kit.

Injury data

Welding equipment

14,509
ER visits in 2025