Product Recall Number: 99-022b
Why was Electro-Tek soldering irons recalled?
The internal connections in the soldering iron are not insulated, presenting a shock and electrocution hazard.
Product Recall Number: 99-022b
Product Safety Warning Number:
Date: 1998-11-15
Product Safety Warning Date:
Name Of Product: Electro-Tek soldering irons
Description: PRODUCT: Soldering Iron - Custom Accessories Inc. of Niles, Ill., is recalling about 20,000 Electro-Tek soldering irons. These soldering irons were sold under the Electro-Tek brand name, and have part number 10764W. Both the brand name and part number are written only on the packaging. The soldering iron has a black plastic handle and is packaged on a white card with black, yellow and red accents. There is a silver label on the soldering irons with "UL" written in red. They were sold exclusively in Walmart stores nationwide between October 1998 and November 1998 for about $5. PROBLEM: The internal connections in the soldering iron are not insulated, presenting a shock and electrocution hazard. INCIDENTS/INJURIES: None reported. WHAT TO DO: Consumers should stop using the soldering iron immediately and return it to Walmart for a refund or a replacement soldering iron. For more information, consumers should call Custom Accessories Inc. toll free at (800) 962-6676 between 8:30 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. CST Monday through Friday. Electro-Tek soldering irons with different part numbers are not affected by this recall.
Hazard Description: The internal connections in the soldering iron are not insulated, presenting a shock and electrocution hazard.
Consumer Action: None Listed
Original Product Safety Warning Announcement: None Listed
Remedy Type: Refund, Replace
Units: About 20,000
Incidents: None reported.
Remedy: Consumers should stop using the soldering iron immediately and return it to Walmart for a refund or a replacement soldering iron.
Sold At: They were sold exclusively in Walmart stores nationwide between October 1998 and November 1998 for about $5.
Importers: None Listed
Manufacturers: None Listed
Distributors: None Listed
Manufactured In: None Listed
Custom Label: None Listed
Custom Field: None Listed