Wagner Spray Tech Recalls Paint Sprayers Due to Electrical Shock Hazard
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Article Date: 5/5/2009 | Resource: MLG
Wagner Spray Tech Recalls Paint Sprayers Due to Electrical Shock Hazard
“U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recalls Wagner paint sprayer “
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed.
Name of Product: Wagner Paint Sprayers
Units: About 35,000
Importer: Wagner Spray Tech Corp., of Plymouth, Minn.
Hazard: The on-off switch can be dislodged from the casing, resulting in exposure of electrical connections. This can pose an electrical shock hazard to the consumer.
Incidents/Injuries: There have been no reported incidents or injuries.
Description: This recall includes the Wagner Control Spray Plus Model 0414248. This model number can be found on a white label located on the side of the motor housing. The following date codes are affected by this recall and can be found stamped on the bottom of the motor housing near the air hose connection:
Model Number Manufactured Date Code
Control Spray Plus 0414248 Y182R thru Y365R
Z001R thru Z366R
A001R thru A021R
Sold by: Major chain home centers and hardware stores nationwide from August 2007 through April 2009 for about $99.
Manufactured in: China
Remedy: Consumers should immediately unplug and stop using the sprayers, and contact Wagner for a free repair.
Consumer Contact: For additional information, please contact Wagner toll-free at (888) 925-6244 between 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. CT Monday through Friday or visit the firms web site at www.wagnerspraytech.com
For more information regarding this article please contact:
Jeffrey Marquart
(949)589-0150
jmarquart@marquartlawgroup.com