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Product Recall Number: 11-117

Why was Air compressors recalled?

The air compressor motor can overheat, posing a fire hazard.

Air compressors
Here's product recall specific data for Air compressors.

  • 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