CPSC Recall in 2005: CPSC, Cooper Hand Tools Announce Recall of Weller® Heating Element used in Soldering Irons

Updated on January 18, 2026.

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Data Source: CPSC.

Recall Number: 06-031

Date: November 16, 2005

Product Name: Weller® Brand Heating Element

Recall Description:

The heating elements were sold to be used in soldering irons. Only heating elements with the following model numbers and dates codes from May 2005 through August 2005 are included in this recall: 1140A, 1233S, 1235S, 1236S, 1237S, 1237SBK, 2AC08, 2AC09, 2AC10, 37UG, 37BK, 6A909, 6A910, SL325, SL325BK, SL335, SL345, 360, 361, 362, 363, 4033S, 4033SBK, 4035S, 4035SBK, 4037J, 4037S, 4037SBK, 4039S, 533S, 535S537S, 6A908. These soldering irons are used by stained glass hobbyists.

Hazard Description:

The housing of the heating element can unexpectedly leak hot metal, posing a serious risk of a burn injury to the user.

Consumer Action:

Remedy Type:

Refund, Replace

Units: About 890

Incidents:

Cooper has received four reports of the housing of the heating element leaking hot metal. No injuries have been reported.

Sold At:

Art supply retail stores nationwide from May 2005 through August 2005 for between $10 and $40.

Manufactured In:

Mexico

CPSC Recall in 2005: CPSC, Cooper Hand Tools Announce Recall of Weller&#174; Heating Element used in Soldering Irons

CPSC Recall in 2005: CPSC, Cooper Hand Tools Announce Recall of Weller® Heating Element used in Soldering Irons