Wagner Spray Tech Recalls Heat Guns Due to Fire and Burn Hazards
CPSC recall 09243. Recall date: . Last publish date of the CPSC notice: .
Hazard, in the words of CPSC
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, in the words of CPSC
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled heat guns and contact Wagner for a free replacement product.
CPSC recall 09243 has the recall date 17 Jun 2009. The notice names the firm Wagner Spray Tech. The recall has about 300,000 units. The median CPSC recall of 2009 has 10,000 units. This register puts the recall under 2 hazards. The first is Fire. CPSC gives the product type Heat Guns.
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More of the notice
The hazard and the remedy are at the top of the page. Each quotation is the text of CPSC.
| Incidents and injuries | The firm has received nine reports of the heat guns overheating. No injuries or property damage have been reported. |
|---|---|
| Units | 300,000 |
| 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. |
| Product | Heat Guns, About 300,000, Heat Guns |
| Sold at | Major and independent hardware and home improvement stores nationwide from November 2004 through April 2009 for about $40. |
| Manufacturer | Wagner Spray Tech Corp |
| Made in | China |
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- Hazard: Fire
- Hazard: Burn
- Category: Heat Guns
- CPSC recalls of 2009
The recall in context
- Units in this recall
- 300,000Median of 2009: 10,000
- CPSC recalls of 2009
- 383
- Recalls of 2009 with one of the same hazards
- 26%
- Recalls of 2009 in the category Heat Guns
- 0%
- Recalls on the register that name Wagner Spray Tech
- 4
Other recalls of the firm
| Date | Recall |
|---|---|
| 19 Mar 2026 | Wagner Spray Tech Recalls 900 Series Power Steamers Due to Burn Hazard |
| 5 May 2009 | Wagner Spray Tech Recalls Paint Sprayers Due to Electrical Shock Hazard |
| 2 Mar 2004 | CPSC, Wagner Spray Tech Corporation Announce Recall of Drill Charger Base |
Official channels
- CPSC recall notice 09243The notice on the CPSC site, with the pictures and the contact of the firm.
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Cite this page
Recall Register. CPSC recall 09243. https://recallregister.com/product/5336-wagner-spray-tech-recalls-heat-guns-due-to-fire-and-burn-hazards/. Source: CPSC Recall Retrieval Web Services. Data through .
Sources
- Source
- US Consumer Product Safety Commission
- Licence
- US government work, public domain
- Data retrieved
- 30 Sep 2026
- Newest CPSC recall on the register
- 24 Sep 2026
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Questions
- Does CPSC recall 09243 report injuries?
- The CPSC notice says:
The firm has received nine reports of the heat guns overheating. No injuries or property damage have been reported.
- Where was the product sold?
- The CPSC notice says:
Major and independent hardware and home improvement stores nationwide from November 2004 through April 2009 for about $40.
- How many units are in CPSC recall 09243?
- The CPSC notice gives this number:
About 300,000
- Where was the product made?
- The CPSC notice gives:
China