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<td><a href="https://misportal.jlab.org/ll/index.jsf?function=view&lessonId=840">Product Recall: Welding Torch Handles - Harris Products Group</a></td>
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<h2 style="white-space:nowrap">Statement of Lessons Learned</h2>
<pre>This product recall involves two models of torch handles that were sold under the Lincoln Electric® and Harris Products Group® brand names. The torch handles can leak oxygen or fuel, posing a fire hazard.
http://www.cpsc.gov/en/ see July 31, 2014
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<h2 style="white-space:nowrap">Discussion of Activities</h2>
<pre>These 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 a kit. Units with "0" above the word "Harris" and to the right of the rivet head are not included in this recall. See attached photos.
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
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<h2 style="white-space:nowrap">Analysis</h2>
<pre>This product was sold at Home Depot and Lowes stores, industrial gas distributors including Airgas, Praxair and Matheson, and other retailers nationwide, and online from December 2013 through May 2014 for between $125 and $450 when sold individually and for between $250 and $1,230when sold as part of a kit.</pre>
<h2 style="white-space:nowrap">Recommended Actions</h2>
<pre>Consumers should stop using this product immediately.
The Consumer Product Safety Commission Remedy is to replace the item.
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<h2>Comments</h2>
<h5 style="white-space:nowrap">8/1/2014 11:54:02 AM by Bailey, Mary Jo</h5>
<pre>Submitted to those with current
•SAF108: FIRE SAFETY
•SAF150: WELDING SAFETY
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<td class="label" nowrap>Lesson ID:</td>
<td class="dataval">840</td>
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<td class="label" nowrap>Status:</td>
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<td class="label" nowrap>Doc ID:</td>
<td class="dataval">2014-JLAB-840</td>
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<td class="label" nowrap>Safety Related:</td>
<td class="dataval">YES</td>
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<td class="label" nowrap>Originator:</td>
<td class="dataval">Bailey, Mary Jo</td>
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<td class="label" nowrap>Issued:</td>
<td class="dataval">8/1/2014 11:51:14 AM</td>
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<td class="label" nowrap>Approved By:</td>
<td class="dataval">Bailey, Mary Jo</td>
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<td class="label" nowrap>Approved On:</td>
<td class="dataval">8/1/2014 11:54:02 AM</td>
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OTHER
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<td class="dataval">OTHER</td>
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<td class="label" nowrap>Contact:</td>
<td class="dataval">Harris Products Group at (800) 447-6906</td>
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<td class="dataval">0</td>
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<li><a target="_blank" href="https://misportal.jlab.org/ll/downloadAttachment?attachmentId=3201">M:\wcd\LessonsLearned\Welding\Harris1LARGE.jpg</a></li>
<li><a target="_blank" href="downloadAttachment?attachmentId=3202">M:\wcd\LessonsLearned\Welding\Harris2LARGEmodelnumber.jpg</a></li>
<li><a target="_blank" href="downloadAttachment?attachmentId=3203">M:\wcd\LessonsLearned\Welding\Harris3LARGEdatecode.jpg</a></li>
<li><a target="_blank" href="downloadAttachment?attachmentId=3204">M:\wcd\LessonsLearned\Welding\Harris4SteelworkerBagLARGE.jpg</a></li>
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<legend>Hazard Issues</legend>
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<li>Welding, Cutting, Brazing, and Grinding (i.e. Hot Work)</li>
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<li>SAF108: FIRE SAFETY</li>
<li>SAF150: WELDING SAFETY</li>
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<li>*Division Safety Officers (DSOs)</li>
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<li>*DOE Notification</li>
<li>*ESH&Q Liaisons</li>
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