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

Recalled July 13, 2010 · CPSC recall 10298 · Wire

Recalled welderModel number on recalled welder package
Hazard
The wire welder's torch does not have a cold contactor as erroneously stated on the packaging and instruction manual. Without this feature, the welder generates an electrical arc immediately upon contact with the welding material, posing a burn hazard to consumers.
Remedy
New Instructions · Refund
Units
About 9,000
Incidents / injuries
None.

Description

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 to do

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.

Contact

For additional information, contact Customer Service at (800) 386-0191 between 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. PT.

Product
Wire feed welders
Imported by
Star Asia USA, LLC d.b.a Titan, of Kent, Wash.
Retailers
Pep Boys, Auto Zone and various other auto parts and tool centers nationwide from October 2006 through March 2010 for about $170.
Made in
China

Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Official recall notice on cpsc.gov →