Vaper Wire Feed Welders - Burn Risk (2010)
Check Your Product
According to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC)
Product
Wire feed welders
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
Not specified in CPSC notice. Check official source for details.
A manufacturer is recalling Wire feed welders. The hazard is: The wire welder's torch does not have a cold contactor as erroneously stated on the packaging and in. Based on CPSC recall notice.
Summary derived from CPSC notice
The following details were not provided by CPSC: UPC codes.
Reason for Recall
As stated by CPSC
The recall involves the Vaper 90 amp flux wire feed welders with model number 41181. The wire welders are red and black. "Vaper" and "90 amp flux wire welder" can be found on the product's operation panel. The model number can be found on the top right hand corner of the package and on the first page of the users manual.
Reported concern (CPSC)
The wire welder's torch does not have a cold contactor as erroneously stated on the packaging and instruction manual. Without this feature, the welder generates an electrical arc immediately upon contact with the welding material, posing a burn hazard to consumers.
Recommended Action
Per CPSC guidance
Consumer should immediately stop using the wire welders and contact Star Asia to obtain a corrected instructions manual and packaging or for instructions on returning the product for a full refund.
Verify this information on the official source
For complete details and official instructions, check the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) directly.
View official CPSC recall noticePage updated: Jan 6, 2026