Portable Air Compressors Sold Exclusively at Advance Auto Parts Stores Recalled Due to Fire and Electrical Hazards
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2008-03-06). Hazards: fire, burn, electric shock. About 64,000 units in the US.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 08210 |
| Published | 2008-03-06 |
| Last updated | 2014-05-23 |
| Product category | Air Compressors |
| Products | Strike Force™ Portable Air Compressors |
| Firms | Advance Stores Co., d.b.a. Advance Auto Parts, of Roanoke, Va. (importer); All-Power America, of City of Industry, Calif. (distributor) |
| Manufactured in | China |
| Units (US) | 64,000 |
| Hazard classes | fire, burn, electric shock |
| Remedy classes | refund, stop use |
| Sold | Advance Auto Parts stores nationwide and online at www.partsamerica.com from October 2006 through December 2007 for about $90. |
Description
The recall involves the 4.6-gallon, 3.5 HP Strike Force™ brand portable air compressor and includes the following model and serial numbers: Model Number Serial No. BMM2524 (25254) JWAPC4005xxxxxxxxx AC251FT (2516) YFJAC4005xxxxxxxxxx APC4005 (4005) CSCC4005xxxxxxxxxxx The compressor has twin air tanks that are black-colored. The model and serial numbers are located on the compressor's housing.
Hazard
The compressor's motor can overheat and ignite the protective cover, posing a fire hazard to consumers. Also, the cover might not prevent internal components from being touched, which poses an electrical shock hazard.
Remedy
Consumers should stop using the air compressor immediately and return it to any Advance Auto Parts store for a full refund.
Incidents and injuries
The firm has received four reports of fires. No injuries have been reported.
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