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Star Asia USA, LLC d.b.a Titan · Recalled
Wire Feed Welders Recalled by Star Asia USA Due to Burn 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.
- Units
- About 9,000
- Reports
- —
- Injuries
- —
- Deaths
- 0
- Price
- $170
- Remedy
- Refund
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Affected
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.
The file
- Sold at
- Pep Boys, Auto Zone and various other auto parts and tool centers nationwide from October 2006 through March 2010 for about $170.
- Product type
- Welding Equipment
- Made in
- China
- Recalled by
- Star Asia USA, LLC d.b.a Titan, of Kent, Wash.
Incident log
None.
What the notice says to do
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.
For additional information, contact Customer Service at (800) 386-0191 between 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. PT.
Recall notice published by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. This site is independent: always confirm on the official notice before acting.
Notice first dated JUL 13 2010; last revised JUL 22 2016.