Electro-Tek Soldering Irons Recalled by Custom Accessories

NEWS from CPSC

U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission

Office of Information and Public Affairs

Washington, DC 20207

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
November 16, 1998
Release # 99-022b

Company Phone Number: (800) 962-6676
CPSC Consumer Hotline: (800) 638-2772
CPSC Media Contact: Kim Dulic, (301) 504-7058

Soldering Irons Recalled by Custom Accessories

PRODUCT: Soldering Iron - Custom Accessories Inc. of Niles, Ill., is recalling about 20,000 Electro-Tek soldering irons. 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. They were sold exclusively in Walmart stores nationwide between October 1998 and November 1998 for about $5.

PROBLEM: The internal connections in the soldering iron are not insulated, presenting a shock and electrocution hazard.

INCIDENTS/INJURIES: None reported.

WHAT TO DO: Consumers should stop using the soldering iron immediately and return it to Walmart for a refund or a replacement soldering iron. For more information, consumers should call Custom Accessories Inc. toll free at (800) 962-6676 between 8:30 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. CST Monday through Friday. Electro-Tek soldering irons with different part numbers are not affected by this recall.