Harris Products Group Recalls Welding Torch Handles Due to Fire Hazard

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U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission

Jul 31, 2014, 08:02 ET

WASHINGTON, July 31, 2014 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Consumers should stop using this product unless otherwise instructed. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product.

Recall Summary

Name of Product: Welding torch handles

Hazard: The torch handles can leak oxygen or fuel, posing a fire hazard.

Remedy: Replace

Consumer Contact: Harris Products Group at (800) 447-6906 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or online at www.harrisproductsgroup.com and click on Recall for more information.

Photos available at http://www.cpsc.gov/en/Recalls/2014/Harris-Products-Group-Recalls-Welding-Torch-Handles/

Recall Details

Units: About 13,000 in the U.S. and 350 in Canada

Description: This recall involves two models of torch handles that were sold under the Lincoln Electric® and Harris Products Group® brand names. The torch handles are used in welding. They are gold in color and made out of brass. Welding torch model numbers include 18-5 and 85. Manufacture date codes include FM, GA, GB and GC. The model number and date code are stamped on the torch handle at the end closest to the flame. The torch handles were sold individually and also as part of the following kits. Units with "0" above the word "Harris" and to the right of the rivet head are not included in this recall.

Kit Model Number	Description
1400299	WELD-HDL,63EWAC-CV A-245-100
1401340	WELD-HDL,85 with C/V
1401346	WELD-HDL,85 LECO
1401347	WELD-HDL,64003055 85 RAD
1401820	WELD-HDL,18-5
4400250	KIT,8525 C DLX RAD
4400259	KIT,8525 CD DLX RAD
4400263	KIT,8525C DLX BRZ OXARC
4403181	KIT,85601-200 DLX P.A.T. RAD
4403184	KIT,8525F-510P DLX LPG RAD
4403208	KIT,MED DUTY WELD WE250A
4403209	KIT,STANDARD DUTY WE200A
4403211	KIT,85601-200 INDUSTRIAL P.A.T.DLX
4403212	KIT,85601-510 DLX CUTWELDER BAG
4403213	KIT,85601-200 PAT STD
4403224	KIT,8525GX-510 DLX STEELWORKER BAG
4403225	KIT,8525GX-300 DLX STEELWORKER BAG
4403226	KIT,8525GX-510 STD STEELWORKER BAG
4403228	KIT,85601-510 DLX EXPERT CLASSIC BAG
4403229	KIT,85601-300 DLX EXPERT CLASSIC BAG
4403239	KIT,8525FGX-510P LPGw/NX BAG
4403243	KIT,85601-510 STD EXPERT CLASSIC BAG
4403244	KIT,85601-300 STD EXPERT CLASSIC BAG
9101228	VALVE-ASY,VA85
9101230	VALVE-ASY,VA63
KH776	KIT,85601-200 PAT
KH777	KIT,85601-510 DLX CUTWELDER BAG
KH784	KIT,8525F-510P PROPANE/LPG BAG

Incidents/Injuries: None reported

Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled torch handles and contact Harris Products Group to receive a free replacement.

Sold at: Home Depot and Lowes stores, industrial gas distributors including Airgas, Praxair and Matheson and other retailers nationwide, and online at www.homedepot.com and www.lowes.com from December 2013 through May 2014 for between $125 and $450 when sold individually and for between $250 and $1,230 when sold as part of a kit.

Importer: Harris Products Group, of Gainesville, Ga.

Manufactured in: Poland

Note: Health Canada's press release is available at http://healthycanadians.gc.ca/recall-alert-rappel-avis/hc-sc/2014/40729r-eng.php

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