CPSC2002-09-12
CPSC, Northern Tool & Equipment Announce Recall of Air Compressors
Northern Tool & Equipment, of Burnsville, Minn.
Hazard
The capacitors on these compressors can overheat, catch fire and ignite the plastic cover above the capacitor.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled Model 191000 and 192000 air compressors and should contact Northern Tool for a refund.
Sold at
Northern Tool sold the recalled Model 191000 and 192000 air compressors through direct mail and Northern Tool specialty stores nationwide, from January 2002 to May 2002, for between $110 and $120.
Affected count
About 3,400
Injuries reported
Northern Tool has received six reports of capacitors overheating or igniting. No injuries have been reported.
Products
Electric Air Compressors
Consumer contact
For more information, consumers can contact Northern Tool at (800) 222-5381 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday or visit the firm's web site at www.northerntool.com
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2002/CPSC-Northern-Tool--Equipment-Announce-Recall-of-Air-Compressors-Don't want to check this manually?
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