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Wagner Spray Tech Recalls Heat Guns Due to Fire and Burn Hazards
q d: ?0 u' @+ i. z1 ?WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed.
9 c K# ~: m- m; }9 SName of Product: Heat Guns
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Units: About 300,000
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Manufacturer: Wagner Spray Tech Corp., of Minneapolis, Minn.
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# I3 _" N0 v# I/ C: RHazard: 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抯 plastic exterior, causing a burn if the heat gun is touched and ignite nearby combustibles, posing fire and burn hazards.; z; S1 y, ^( z7 i
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Incidents/Injuries: The firm has received nine reports of the heat guns overheating. No injuries or property damage have been reported.# d! M$ X. `% v* h) ~
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Description: The recalled heat guns emit hot air and are used for paint and flooring removal, defrosting freezers and water lines, bending plastic, hobbies, etc. Recalled models include the Milwaukee Heat Gun MHT3300, ACE HT3500 Heat Gun, and the Wagner Heat Gun HT3500. The heat gun抯 name and model number are located on a black label on the bottom of the heat gun抯 barrel. The heat guns are black or yellow plastic and measure about 10 inches long, 8 inches high and 3 inches wide.
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8 W$ {4 M: V l9 ]Sold at: Major and independent hardware and home improvement stores nationwide from November 2004 through April 2009 for about $40.) w) b) ~1 w: P C9 b$ b# R+ X0 C2 y
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Manufactured in: China
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Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled heat guns and contact Wagner for a free replacement product.
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Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Wagner toll-free at (888) 925-6244 between 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or visit the firm抯 Web site at www.wagnerspraytech.com |
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