Product Recall Number: 14-105
Why was HDX™ and Powermate® two-gallon air compressors recalled?
The terminals of the pressure switch can come into contact with the motor housing and electrify the air compressors, posing a shock hazard to consumers.
Product Recall Number: 14-105
Product Safety Warning Number:
Date: 2014-02-12
Product Safety Warning Date:
Name Of Product: HDX™ and Powermate® two-gallon air compressors
Description: Each of the two-gallon HDX and Powermate air compressors has a pair of one-gallon tanks stacked upon each other.
Hazard Description: The terminals of the pressure switch can come into contact with the motor housing and electrify the air compressors, posing a shock hazard to consumers.
Consumer Action: None Listed
Original Product Safety Warning Announcement: None Listed
Remedy Type: Repair
Units: About 100,000 in the United States and 7,000 in Canada
Incidents: None reported
Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled air compressors and contact MAT Industries for a free repair.
Sold At: The Home Depot and online at homedepot.com (HDX air compressors only), Menards and other stores (Powermate air compressors) nationwide from June 2010 through October 2013 for between $80 and $120.
Importers: None Listed
Manufacturers: None Listed
Distributors: None Listed
Manufactured In: China
Custom Label: None Listed
Custom Field: None Listed