Soldering Irons Recalled by Custom Accessories
⚠️ The internal connections in the soldering iron are not insulated, presenting a shock and electrocution hazard.
Is this relevant to me?
- Geography
- Nationwide
- Source agency
- CPSC
- Category
- Other
- Published
- November 16, 1998
What's affected?
- Product
- Electro-Tek soldering irons
- Retailers
- They were sold exclusively in Walmart stores nationwide, between October 1998 and November 1998, for about $5.
Additional details
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. Electro-Tek soldering irons with different part numbers are not affected by this recall.
What should I do?
Recommended action
Consumers should stop using the soldering iron immediately and return it to Walmart for a refund or a replacement soldering iron.
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