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Stained Glass Soldering Irons Recalled By Cooper Tools Due to Burn Hazard

CPSC Recall #11-190 — April 5, 2011

Recall #11-190 Date: April 5, 2011 Remedy: Replace

Description

The power cord can break at the flex point where the cord attaches to the handle.

Hazard

"The power cord can break at the flex point where the cord attaches to the handle, posing a burn hazard to consumers."

Incidents / Injuries

"The firm has received three reports of the power cord breaking at the flex point, resulting in three reports of minor burns."

Remedy

Consumers should immediately stop using this product and contact Cooper Tools to send the product to the company for an inspection and a free replacement soldering iron.

Units Affected

"About 69,000"

Sold At

Authorized distributors nationwide from August 2006 to May 2010 for between $50 and $60.

Importer

"Cooper Tools LLC of Apex, N.C."

Manufactured In

Mexico

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