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UL warns of potentially hazardous soldering iron

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Underwriters Laboratories Inc. is notifying consumers that a soldering iron manufactured by Shuang Shi Enterprise Company Ltd. may pose a shock or fire hazard.

Name of Product: Soldering iron, model CL-3

Quantity: 2,000 units

Manufacturer: Shuang Shi Enterprise Company Ltd.

Date of Manufacture: November 2004

Hazard: The securement of the power supply cord connections does not comply with UL's applicable safety requirements. This poses a risk of electric shock and fire hazard to users.

Identification: Marked with "6G98," "MODEL CL-3," "E190243" and the UL Listing Mark for the U.S. and Canada.

To view photos of the product, visit http://www.ul.com/media/newsrel/nr031706.html

What You Should Do: UL recommends that users stop using the product immediately and return it to the place of purchase.

Consumer Contact: Shuang Shi Enterprise Co. Ltd. Mailing address: 28, Sheng Wong Chi Hsia, Li Yu Tang Tsun, San Yi Hsiang, Miao-Li Hsien 367, Taiwan

For more information, contact Joe Hirschmugl in Northbrook, Ill., by phone at +1-847-664-1508; or by e-mail at Joseph.F.Hirschmugl@us.ul.com.
 
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