Product Recall Number: 07-060
Why was DeVilbiss Air Power Company Pressure Washers and Air Compressors with pneumatic tires and plastic hubs recalled?
The pressure washers and air compressors have pneumatic tires with plastic hubs that can burst, posing a laceration or fracture hazard to consumers.
Product Recall Number: 07-060
Product Safety Warning Number:
Date: 2006-12-14
Product Safety Warning Date:
Name Of Product: DeVilbiss Air Power Company Pressure Washers and Air Compressors with pneumatic tires and plastic hubs
Description: WASHINGTON, D.C. - In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), DeVilbiss Air Power Company, of Jackson, Tenn., is voluntarily recalling about 620,000 pressure washers and 72,000 air compressors. The pressure washers and air compressors have pneumatic tires with plastic hubs that can burst, posing a laceration or fracture hazard to consumers. Name of Product: DeVilbiss Air Power Company Pressure Washers and Air Compressors with pneumatic tires and plastic hubsUnits: About 620,000 pressure washers and 72,000 air compressorsManufacturer: DeVilbiss Air Power Company, of Jackson, Tenn.Hazard: The pressure washers and air compressors have pneumatic tires with plastic hubs that can burst, posing a laceration or fracture hazard to consumers.Incidents/Injuries: DeVilbiss has received 26 reports of injuries including fractures, lacerations and bruises.Description: The recalled pressure washers and air compressors were sold under the following brands and model numbers: BrandModel NumbersManufacture DatesPressure washersDeltaDTH2450, DTH2450-1, D2750H, D2400H-2, D2400H-3, D2700K-1, DTT24501/27/04 through 8/3/05ExcellXR2750-1, XR2600, XR2600-1, XR2600-2, XR2500-11/26/04 through 11/2/05Porter-CablePCV2250-2, PC2525SP-1, PCE1700-3, PCH2401-1, PCK3030SP-1, PCV2500, PCH2800C, PCE1700-2, PCH2425-26/4/04 through 10/24/05Pressure-WavePWH2500, PWH2500K1/6/05 through 10/31/05Water DriverWHAB2627-16/11/04-7/19/05Air CompressorsPorter-CableCFFR350B-1, C3151-1, C3551-1, PTA51 Service KitDecember 16, 2004 to May 5, 2006On the pressure washers, the brand, model number and manufacturing date are located on the name plate on the rear of the engine base and on the air compressors they are located on the front of the motor housing. Only pressure washers and compressors with pneumatic tires with plastic tire hubs are affected; pressure washers and compressors with solid tires or metal tire hubs are not affected.Sold at: The recalled pressure washers were sold at home center and hardware stores nationwide from January 2004 through November 2005 for between $300 and $1,400. The recalled air compressors were sold at home center and hardware stores nationwide between December 2004 and October 2006 for between $300 and $500.Manufactured in: United StatesRemedy: Consumers should stop using these products immediately and contact DeVilbiss to obtain the location of the nearest service center to receive a free replacement of the tires.Customer Contact: For additional information, consumers with these compressors should contact DeVilbiss by calling Porter-Cable toll-free at 888-848-5175 between 8 a.m. and 6 p.m. ET Monday through Friday.
Hazard Description: The pressure washers and air compressors have pneumatic tires with plastic hubs that can burst, posing a laceration or fracture hazard to consumers.
Consumer Action: None Listed
Original Product Safety Warning Announcement: None Listed
Remedy Type: Replace
Units: About 620,000 pressure washers and 72,000 air compressors
Incidents: DeVilbiss has received 26 reports of injuries including fractures, lacerations and bruises.
Remedy: Consumers should stop using these products immediately and contact DeVilbiss to obtain the location of the nearest service center to receive a free replacement of the tires.
Sold At: The recalled pressure washers were sold at home center and hardware stores nationwide from January 2004 through November 2005 for between $300 and $1,400. The recalled air compressors were sold at home center and hardware stores nationwide between December 2004 and October 2006 for between $300 and $500.
Importers: None Listed
Manufacturers: DeVilbiss Air Power Company, of Jackson, Tenn.
Distributors: None Listed
Manufactured In: United States
Custom Label: None Listed
Custom Field: None Listed