Wire Feed Welders Recalled by Star Asia USA Due to Burn
Wire Feed Welders Recalled by Star Asia USA Due to Burn Hazard
Why was Wire Feed Welders Recalled by Star Asia USA Due to Burn recalled?
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.
What should I do if I have this product?
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.
What to do with a recalled product: refunds, receipts, safe disposal and how to report a problem.
Is my product affected?
Compare the item in your hand with every identifier below from the official CPSC record. Only products that match the listed product and identifiers are part of this recall.
- Product
- Wire feed welders
- Company
- Star Asia USA, LLC d.b.a Titan, of Kent, Wash.
- Quantity
- About 9,000
- Sold at
- Pep Boys, Auto Zone and various other auto parts and tool centers nationwide from October 2006 through March 2010 for about $170.
- Recall date
- July 13, 2010
- Incidents / injuries
- None.
- Agency
- CPSC
Product 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.