CPSC2002-02-26
CPSC, Ingersoll-Rand Co. Announce Recall of Portable Air Compressors Sold Between 1983 and 1991
Ingersoll-Rand Company, of Woodcliff Lake, N.J.
Hazard
Internal corrosion to the inner wall of the air receiver tank can cause the air tank to unexpectedly rupture, allowing pressurized air to suddenly and forcefully escape, posing risk of injury to consumers.
Remedy
Consumers should stop using the air compressors immediately and contact Ingersoll-Rand for instructions on returning the compressor, freight paid. Consumers will have the option of being sent a check for $100.00 or receiving a $200.00 credit towards the purchase of a new DD2T2 air compressor.
Sold at
Hardware and construction supply stores nationwide sold the air compressors, from 1983 through 1991, for between $150 and $400.
Affected count
About 458,000
Injuries reported
Ingersoll-Rand has received 11 reports of sudden tank failure in these portable air compressors. No injuries have been reported.
Products
Portable Air Compressor
Consumer contact
For more information, consumers can contact Ingersoll-Rand at (877) 552-2952 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or visit the firm's web site at www.air.ingersoll-rand.com
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2002/CPSC-Ingersoll-Rand-Co-Announce-Recall-of-Portable-Air-Compressors-Sold-Between-1983-and-1991Don't want to check this manually?
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