CPSC2006-04-11
Tap Enterprises Inc. Recalls Air Compressors Due to Fire and Electrocution Hazards
Tap Enterprises, Inc., dba Cummins Industrial Tools, of Spring Hill, Kansas
Hazard
An undersized power cord can overheat and pose a fire hazard. In addition, improper assembly of the power cord strain relief component and improper routing of internal conductors can cause a shock hazard to consumers.
Remedy
Consumers should stop using the 2-gallon mini compressors immediately and contact Cummins for a refund of the purchase price, including shipping.
Sold at
Mobile merchant sales, Web sites, and newspaper advertisements nationwide from June 2004 through March 2006 for about $50.
Affected count
About 11,300
Injuries reported
The firm has received 40 reports of compressors failing to work, including two incidents of smoke and fire. One incident resulted in $30,000 worth of property damage to a stand-alone garage. No injuries have been reported.
Manufactured in
China
Products
Mini 2-Galllon Pancake Air Compressors
Consumer contact
For more information on how to return the air compressors, consumers should contact Cummins www.cumminstools.com
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2006/CPSC-Tap-Enterprises-Inc-Recalls-Air-Compressors-Due-to-Fire-and-Electrocution-HazardsDon't want to check this manually?
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