CPSC2006-12-15
Pressure Washers and Air Compressors Recalled By DeVilbiss Due to Fracture and Laceration Hazards
DeVilbiss Air Power Company, of Jackson, Tenn.
Hazard
The pressure washers and air compressors have pneumatic tires with plastic hubs that can burst, posing a laceration or fracture hazard to consumers.
Remedy
Consumers should stop using these products immediately and contact DeVilbiss to obtain the location of the nearest service center to receive a free replacement of the tires.
Sold at
The recalled pressure washers were sold at home center and hardware stores nationwide from January 2004 through November 2005 for between $300 and $1,400. The recalled air compressors were sold at home center and hardware stores nationwide between December 2004 and October 2006 for between $300 and $500.
Affected count
About 620,000 pressure washers and 72,000 air compressors
Injuries reported
DeVilbiss has received 26 reports of injuries, including fractures, lacerations and bruises.
Manufactured in
United States
Products
DeVilbiss Air Power Company Pressure Washers and Air Compressors with pneumatic tires and plastic hubs
Consumer contact
For additional information, consumers with these compressors should contact DeVilbiss by calling Porter-Cable toll-free at 888-848-5175 between 8 a.m. and 6 p.m. ET Monday through Friday.
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2007/Pressure-Washers-and-Air-Compressors-Recalled-By-DeVilbiss-Due-to-Fracture-and-Laceration-HazardsDon't want to check this manually?
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