CPSC2009-10-06
Additional Injuries Prompt DeVilbiss to Reannounce Recall of Pressure Washers and Air Compressors 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 fracture and laceration hazards 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
Both products were sold at home centers and hardware stores nationwide. Recalled pressure washers were sold from January 2004 through November 2005 for between $300 and $1,400. The recalled air compressors were sold between December 2004 and October 2006 for between $300 and $500.
Affected count
About 620,000 pressure washers and 72,000 compressors (Previously recalled in December 2006)
Injuries reported
DeVilbiss has received more than 100 injury reports, including hand and finger fractures and lacerations and reports of minor property damage and damage to vehicles. The December 2006 recall announcement reported more than 26 reports of injuries.
Manufactured in
United States
Products
DeVilbiss Air Power Company Pressure Washers and Air Compressors
Consumer contact
For additional information, consumers with these pressure washers and air 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/2010/Additional-Injuries-Prompt-DeVilbiss-to-Reannounce-Recall-of-Pressure-Washers-and-Air-Compressors-Due-to-Fracture-and-Laceration-HazardsDon't want to check this manually?
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