Star Asia USA Recalls Vaper Wire Feed Welders Due to Burn Hazard
Star Asia USA is recalling Vaper 90 amp flux wire feed welders because the torch lacks a cold contactor, posing a burn hazard.
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 (burn hazard) where no injuries have been reported, which aligns with the 'High' severity criteria in the rubric.
Plain-English summary
Star Asia USA, LLC d.b.a Titan, is recalling approximately 9,000 Vaper 90 amp flux wire feed welders with model number 41181. The recall was issued because the wire welder's torch does not have a cold contactor, despite the packaging and instruction manual stating otherwise. Without this feature, the welder generates an electrical arc immediately upon contact with the welding material, which poses a burn hazard to consumers.
The affected welders are red and black. The words "Vaper" and "90 amp flux wire welder" appear on the product's operation panel. The model number 41181 is located on the top right-hand corner of the package and on the first page of the user's manual. The units were manufactured in China and sold at Pep Boys, Auto Zone, and various other auto parts and tool centers nationwide from October 2006 through March 2010 for about $170.
No injuries have been reported. Consumers should immediately stop using the wire welders and contact Star Asia Customer Service at (800) 386-0191 between 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. PT to obtain a corrected instructions manual and packaging or for instructions on returning the product for a full refund.
The recalled product
- Product
- Wire feed welders
- Manufacturer
- Star Asia USA, LLC d.b.a Titan, of Kent, Wash.
- Hazard
- Affected units
- 9,000
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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