Wel-Dex electric arc welders
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Wel-Dex Mfg. Co. has recalled approximately 124,000 electric arc welders that were manufactured and sold between 1968 and 1975. These welders, identified by a Wel-Dex plate and sold under the brand name Midway with model numbers DD, D, E, F, DS, and K, present a hazard of severe electrical shocks, burns, or fires. The welders were originally sold by mail order at $18.95 each and came with electrodes, an eye shield, and printed materials.
Consumers who possess one of these recalled welders should mail the unit directly to Western Manufacturing and Supply Company, 1400 West 22nd Street, Kearny, Nebraska 68847, Attention: Mr. P. Beshore, along with a note indicating their return address and the cost of postage. Consumers will receive a full refund for the welder plus reimbursement for postage costs. Alternatively, consumers may contact Wel-Dex Welder Mfg. Co., P.O. Box 10839, Houston, Texas 77018, or the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission at 800/638-2772 for additional recall details.
Written by software from the official notice below. Not reviewed by a lawyer.
Electrocution/Electric Shock
ARC Welders Recalled by Wel-Dex NEWS from CPSC U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission Office of Information and Public Affairs Washington, DC 20207 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE October 27, 1976 Release # 76-074 CPSC Issues Recall Order For Dangerous ARC Welder WASHINGTON, D.C. (Oct. 27) -- The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) today ordered a recall of an electric arc welder manufactured by Wel-Dex Mfg. Co., Houston, Texas. The welder which was sold primarily by mail order was found to present a substantial product hazard which could result in severe electrical shocks, bums or fires. About 124,000 of the welders were manufactured and sold nationally between 1968 and 1975 at a retail price of $18.95. A plate attached identifies the product as a Wel-Dex welder. The manufacturer was ordered to replace the product or to give refunds according to the use and age of the welder. Persons in possession of the product, or who have destroyed it for safety reasons, may contact Wel-Dex Welder Mfg. Co., P.O. Box 10839, Houston, Texas 77018, or the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, Washington, D.C. 20207 (toll-free: 800/638-2772), for details concerning the recall and any refunds. The welder unit was sold with an assortment of electrodes, an eye shield and printed materials. The name Midway appears on the face plate. Model numbers include DD, D, E,, F, DS, and K. Consumers who have these welders should mail them directly to Western Manufacturing and Supply Company, 1400 West 22nd Street, Kearny, Nebraska 68847, Attention : Mr. P. Beshore, with a note indicating the consumer's return address and cost for postage. A full refund for the welder will be returned to the consumer along with the cost of postage.
Official record: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission ↗
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