Harris Products Group Recalls Welding Torch Handles Due to Fire Hazard
CPSC recall 14243. Recall date: . Last publish date of the CPSC notice: .
Hazard, in the words of CPSC
The torch handles can leak oxygen or fuel, posing a fire hazard.
Remedy, in the words of CPSC
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled torch handles and contact Harris Products Group to receive a free replacement.
CPSC recall 14243 has the recall date 31 Jul 2014. The notice names the firm Harris Products Group. The recall has about 13,000 units. The median CPSC recall of 2014 has 5,700 units. This register puts the recall under the hazard Fire. CPSC gives the product type Welding Equipment.
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| Incidents and injuries | None reported |
|---|---|
| Units | 13,000 |
| Remedy options | Replace |
| 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… |
| Product | Welding torch handles, About 13,000 in the U.S. and 350 in Canada, Welding Equipment |
| 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… |
| Importer | Harris Products Group |
| Made in | Poland |
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- Hazard: Fire
- Category: Welding Equipment
- CPSC recalls of 2014
The recall in context
- Units in this recall
- 13,000Median of 2014: 5,700
- CPSC recalls of 2014
- 296
- Recalls of 2014 with one of the same hazards
- 28%
- Recalls of 2014 in the category Welding Equipment
- 0%
- Recalls on the register that name Harris Products Group
- 1
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Recall Register. CPSC recall 14243. https://recallregister.com/product/1738-harris-products-group-recalls-welding-torch-handles-due-to-fire-hazard/. Source: CPSC Recall Retrieval Web Services. Data through .
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- Data retrieved
- 30 Sep 2026
- Newest CPSC recall on the register
- 24 Sep 2026
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Questions
- Does CPSC recall 14243 report injuries?
- The CPSC notice says:
None reported
- Where was the product sold?
- The CPSC notice says:
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…
- Which remedy options does CPSC list for recall 14243?
- CPSC lists 1 remedy option:
Replace
- How many units are in CPSC recall 14243?
- The CPSC notice gives this number:
About 13,000 in the U.S. and 350 in Canada