Recall #09-243 · Published June 17, 2009
Heat Guns
CPSC published a recall notice for Heat Guns from Wagner Spray Tech Corp. on June 17, 2009. CPSC identifies this hazard: An electrical component failure inside the heat guns can cause them to continue to produce heat after the power switch is turned off. This can melt the heat gun's plastic exterior, causing a burn if the heat gun is touched and ignite nearby combustibles, posing fire and burn hazards. The official remedy states: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled heat guns and contact Wagner for a free replacement product.
Why it was recalled
An electrical component failure inside the heat guns can cause them to continue to produce heat after the power switch is turned off. This can melt the heat gun's plastic exterior, causing a burn if the heat gun is touched and ignite nearby combustibles, posing fire and burn hazards.
Official remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled heat guns and contact Wagner for a free replacement product.
- Recall published
- June 17, 2009
- Units
- About 300,000
- Sold at / sales period
- Major and independent hardware and home improvement stores nationwide from November 2004 through April 2009 for about $40.