CPSC recall · Reported June 17, 2009
Wagner Spray Tech Recalls Heat Guns Due to Fire and Burn Hazards
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…
Wagner Spray Tech Corp., of Minneapolis, Minn. recalled The recalled heat guns emit hot air and are used for paint and flooring removal, defrosti….
Wagner Spray Tech Recalls Heat Guns Due to Fire and Burn Hazards was recalled by Wagner Spray Tech Corp., of Minneapolis, Minn. in June 17, 2009. Reason: An electrical component failure inside the heat guns can cause them to continue to produce heat after the pow…. Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled heat guns and contact Wagner for a f…. Verify recall #09243 with the CPSC before acting.
The recall
Wagner Spray Tech Corp., of Minneapolis, Minn. issued this CPSC recall-An electrical component failure inside the heat guns can cause them to continue to produce heat after the pow….
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- agency class
- June 17, 2009
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Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #09243 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.
Recall Insight
This recall's affected scope, documented in the Recall Profile below, stays within a single-region or limited-distribution footprint. Distribution information was not included in the agency filing, so consumers should assume broad potential exposure until the firm publishes point-of-sale details. Consumers holding this product should act on the agency's documented remedy above rather than relying on general guidance.
Within the same product category the archive holds 6 closely related recalls - clustering in a narrow category often points to a systemic quality-control or supplier issue rather than a one-off defect. Always verify the recall number against the official agency record before acting.
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Product 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 with date codes V300R through Z365R and A001R through A111R. The heat gun's name and model number are located on a black label on the bottom of the heat gun's barrel. The date code is stamped into the bottom of the handle near the power cord. The heat guns are black or yellow plastic and measure about 10 inches long, 8 inches high and 3 inches wide.
Reason for recall
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.
Remedy, what to do
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled heat guns and contact Wagner for a free replacement product.
Recall Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
| Severity class | Not classified by agency |
| Status | Active |
| Recall number | 09243 |
| Date reported | June 17, 2009 |
| Date initiated | June 17, 2009 |
| Recalling firm | Wagner Spray Tech Corp., of Minneapolis, Minn. |
| Affected scope | About 300,000 |
| Distribution | Not disclosed |
| Official source | CPSC notice → |
Profile values are sourced directly from the official CPSC enforcement record. Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.
What to do with this recall
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled heat guns and contact Wagner for a free replacement product.
- Check the recall number (09243) and product description against the item you own. Search the archive
- Confirm the current status and remedy on the official CPSC notice before acting. CPSC notice
- Follow the documented remedy (refund, replacement, repair, or disposal) rather than general advice. What to do next
This page summarizes the official CPSC record for research and awareness; it is not legal, medical, or safety advice. Verify with the issuing agency before acting.
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