Q&A: How hot does a Eletro-Tek soldering iron for home projects heat up to?

consumer product recalls
by Public Citizen

Question by bbygrl37n05: How hot does a Eletro-Tek soldering iron for home projects heat up to?

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Answer by Teddy Bear
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 .

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.

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