MAT Industries recalls HDX and Powermate two-gallon electric air compressors due to shock hazard from terminals contacting motor housing. Consumers must stop using and contact for free repair.
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.
MAT Industries is recalling HDX and Powermate two-gallon electric air compressors because the pressure switch terminals can contact the motor housing, causing a shock hazard. This could lead to serious injury if the compressor is used without repair.
The pressure switch terminals can come into contact with the motor housing, electrifying the air compressor. This creates a shock hazard that could cause serious injury if the compressor is used without repair.
Owners of HDX or Powermate two-gallon electric air compressors with specific model numbers and serial numbers are affected. Anyone using these compressors for home or workshop tasks is at risk of shock.
Check for HDX compressors: gray with HDX printed in white on the top cylinder. Powermate compressors: red with Powermate printed in white on the top cylinder. Model numbers and serial numbers are printed on a sticker on the back of the top cylinder.
Immediately stop using the recalled air compressors to avoid shock hazard.
Reach out to MAT Industries for a free repair of the air compressor.
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled air compressors and contact MAT Industries for a free repair.
HDX models with numbers like VSP0000201.HDX and Powermate models with numbers like VSP0000201 are recalled.
Check for HDX compressors: gray with HDX printed in white on the top cylinder. Powermate compressors: red with Powermate printed in white on the top cylinder. Model and serial numbers are on a sticker on the back of the top cylinder.
No, the remedy is to contact MAT Industries for a free repair, not to discard the product.
We’ve drafted a message you can send MAT Industries to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 1621 — MAT Industries HDX™ and Powermate® two-gallon air compressors Hello, I own a HDX™ and Powermate® two-gallon air compressors that is covered by recall 1621 from MAT Industries. The official recall notice states: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled air compressors and contact MAT Industries for a free repair. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official CPSC recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
