CPSC, Northern Tool & Equipment Announce Recall of Air Compressors
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2002-09-12). Hazards: fire, burn. Models: 191000, 192000. About 3,400 units in the US.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 02249 |
| Published | 2002-09-12 |
| Last updated | 2025-10-15 |
| Product category | Air Compressors |
| Products | Electric Air Compressors |
| Firm named in the title | Northern Tool & Equipment |
| Firms | Northern Tool & Equipment, of Burnsville, Minn. (manufacturer) |
| Units (US) | 3,400 |
| Model numbers | 191000, 192000 |
| Hazard classes | fire, burn |
| Remedy classes | refund, stop use |
| Sold | 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. |
Description
The recalled air compressors are Model 191000 and Model 192000. The model number on both units can be found on the shipping carton and invoice. The Model 191000 is a 2.5 HP air compressor with a red, six- gallon capacity tank. A blue "Northern Industrial Tools" label is on the side of the tank. The compressor motor sits on top the tank and is covered with a black plastic shell. The Model 192000 is a 2.5 HP unit with twin two-gallon tanks. The twin tanks are red and stacked vertically on one side of the unit. A blue "Northern Industrial Tools" label is on the side of the top tank. The motor is located at the base of the unit, adjacent to the twin tanks, and is partially covered with a black plastic shell. This recall includes only those Model 191000 and 192000 compressors sold between January and May 2002.
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.
Incidents and injuries
Northern Tool has received six reports of capacitors overheating or igniting. No injuries have been reported.
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