CPSC recall 06031
Weller® Brand Heating Element
- CPSC
- unknown
- Published 2024-04-11
On 2024-04-11 the CPSC announced a recall of Weller® Brand Heating Element by Cooper Hand Tools, citing the housing of the heating element can unexpectedly leak hot metal, posing a serious risk of a burn injury to the user.
| Agency | CPSC |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 06031 |
| Classification | Not classified |
| Status | unknown |
| Initiated | 2005-11-17 |
| Published | 2024-04-11 |
| Last updated | 2026-09-13 11:58 UTC |
| Company | Cooper Hand Tools |
| Distribution | US |
Product
Weller® Brand Heating Element | 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.
Reason
The housing of the heating element can unexpectedly leak hot metal, posing a serious risk of a burn injury to the user.
Status history
No status changes recorded since RecallRadar first saw this recall on 2026-09-13 11:58 UTC. Current status: unknown.
Source
Official record: https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2006/CPSC-Cooper-Hand-Tools-Announce-Recall-of-Weller-Heating-Element-used-in-Soldering-Irons
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