Product Recall Number: 11-117
Why was Air compressors recalled?
The air compressor motor can overheat, posing a fire hazard.
Product Recall Number: 11-117
Product Safety Warning Number:
Date: 2011-02-02
Product Safety Warning Date:
Name Of Product: Air compressors
Description: 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. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product.
Hazard Description: The air compressor motor can overheat, posing a fire hazard.
Consumer Action: None Listed
Original Product Safety Warning Announcement: None Listed
Remedy Type: Repair
Units: About 460,000
Incidents: DeVilbiss received nine reports of motors overheating, including three reports of fire damage to surrounding property. No injuries have been reported.
Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using and unplug the recalled compressors and call DeVilbiss or Sears for a free inspection and repair.
Sold At: DeVilbiss, Porter-Cable, Husky, and Delta Shopmaster brand compressors were sold at home centers nationwide from January 2003 through December 2004 for between $199 and $299. Craftsman-brand compressors were sold at Sears stores nationwide from September 2000 through December 2005 for between $199 and $229.
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