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Product Recall Number: 14-243

Why was Welding torch handles recalled?

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

Welding torch handles
Here's product recall specific data for Welding torch handles.

  • Product Recall Number: 14-243

  • Product Safety Warning Number:

  • Date: 2014-07-31

  • Product Safety Warning Date:

  • Name Of Product: Welding torch handles

  • Description: The torch handles can leak oxygen or fuel.

  • Hazard Description: The torch handles can leak oxygen or fuel, posing a fire hazard.

  • Consumer Action: None Listed

  • Original Product Safety Warning Announcement: None Listed

  • Remedy Type: Replace

  • Units: About 13,000 in the U.S. and 350 in Canada

  • Incidents: None reported

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

  • 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.

  • Importers: None Listed

  • Manufacturers: None Listed

  • Distributors: None Listed

  • Manufactured In: Poland

  • Custom Label: None Listed

  • Custom Field: None Listed