CPSC2012-08-30
DeVilbiss Air Power Co Recalls Air Compressors Due to Fire Hazard
DeVilbiss Air Power Co. of Jackson, Tenn.
Hazard
The air compressor motor can overheat, posing a fire hazard.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately unplug and stop using the recalled compressors and call DeVilbiss Air Power Co. or Sears for a free repair kit.
Sold at
EX-CELL, Porter-Cable and Pro-Air II-brand compressors were sold by industrial and construction distributors from July 2003 through December 2008 for between $259 and $299. Craftsman-brand compressors were sold at Sears stores nationwide from July 2003 through December 2008 for between $279 and $329.
Affected count
About 460,000
Injuries reported
DeVilbiss has received 10 reports of motors overheating. No injuries have been reported.
Manufactured in
United States
Remedy type
Repair
Products
Air compressors
Consumer contact
For additional information, consumers with EX-CELL, Porter-Cable and , Pro-Air II compressors should contact DeVilbiss toll-free at (866) 885-1877 between 8 a.m. and 6 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or visit the firm's website at www.porter-cable.com or www.devap.com. Consumers with Craftsman-brand compressors should call Sears toll-free at (888) 710-9282 between 7 a.m and 7 p.m. CT Monday through Friday or between 7 a.m. and 7 p.m. CT Saturday, or visit the firm's website at www.sears.com
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2012/DeVilbiss-Air-Power-Co-Recalls-Air-Compressors-Due-to-Fire-HazardDon't want to check this manually?
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