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

U.S. CPSCBurnsJul 13, 2010
Recalled welder
Recalled welder
Model number on recalled welder package
Model number on recalled welder package

Photos from the official notice: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission · image rights

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

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.

New Instructions, Refund

Incidents & injuries

None.

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.

Sold on

Pep Boys, Auto Zone and various other auto parts and tool centers nationwide from October 2006 through March 2010 for about $170.

Contact the company

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

What should I do?

Stop using the product and follow the remedy below. Contact the company for a refund, repair or replacement — recall remedies are free.

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