The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·09243·Announced 2009-06-17

Wagner Spray Tech Recalls Heat Guns Due to Fire and Burn Hazards

Wagner Spray Tech is recalling about 300,000 heat guns because an electrical failure can cause them to overheat, posing fire and burn risks.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a risk-of-harm product (fire and burn hazard) where injury has not yet been reported, which aligns with the 'High' severity criteria in the rubric.

Plain-English summary

Wagner Spray Tech Corp. is recalling approximately 300,000 heat guns sold in the United States. The recalled models include the Milwaukee Heat Gun MHT3300, ACE HT3500 Heat Gun, and the Wagner Heat Gun HT3500. These units were sold at major and independent hardware and home improvement stores nationwide from November 2004 through April 2009 for about $40.

The recall is due to a potential electrical component failure that can cause the heat guns to continue producing heat after the power switch is turned off. This malfunction can melt the plastic exterior, leading to burns if touched, and can ignite nearby combustibles, creating a fire hazard. The company has received nine reports of the heat guns overheating, but no injuries or property damage have been reported.

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled heat guns and contact Wagner for a free replacement product. The heat guns are black or yellow plastic, measuring about 10 inches long, 8 inches high, and 3 inches wide. The name and model number are located on a black label on the bottom of the barrel, and the date code is stamped into the bottom of the handle near the power cord. Affected units have date codes ranging from V300R through Z365R and A001R through A111R.

The recalled product

Product
Heat Guns
Manufacturer
Wagner Spray Tech Corp., of Minneapolis, Minn.
Category
Consumer Product — Power Tools
Hazard
Affected units
300,000

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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