DeVilbiss Recalls Air Compressors Due to Fire Hazard
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2011-02-03). Hazards: fire, burn. About 460,000 units in the US.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 11117 |
| Published | 2011-02-03 |
| Last updated | 2016-04-26 |
| Product category | Air Compressors |
| Products | Air compressors |
| Firm named in the title | DeVilbiss |
| Firms | DeVilbiss Air Power Company of Jackson, Tenn. (manufacturer) |
| Manufactured in | United States |
| Units (US) | 460,000 |
| Hazard classes | fire, burn |
| Remedy classes | repair, inspect, stop use |
| Sold | DeVilbiss, Porter-Cable, Husky, and Delta Shopmaster brand compressors were sold at home centers nationwide from January 2003 through December 2004 for between $199 and $299. Craftsman-brand compressors were sold at Sears stores nationwide from September 2000 through December 2005 for between $199 and $229. |
Description
The recalled compressors were sold under the Craftsman, Delta Shopmaster, DeVilbiss, Husky and Porter-Cable brand names. The model number and manufacture date on each unit is located on the unit name plate on the tank. The model numbers, brands, tank size, orientation and color are shown below: Brand Model Number Tank Tank Color Manufacture Date Range Craftsman 919-16644 15 gal. vertical Red 5/2004 - 3/2005 Craftsman 919-16724 15 gal. horizontal Red 9/2000 - 3/2003 Craftsman 919-16724-1 15 gal. horizontal Red 9/2002 - 12/2003 Craftsman 919-16724-2 15 gal. horizontal Red 7/2003 - 5/2005 Craftsman 919-16724-3 15 gal. horizontal Red 5/2004 - 1/2005 Craftsman 919-16725 15 gal. horizontal Red 12/2002 - 12/2003 Craftsman 919-16725-1 15 gal. horizontal Red 7/2003 - 8/2004 Porter-Cable C2000-WK 6 gal. pancake Red 1/2004 - 5/2004 Porter-Cable C3001 4 gal. stacked Red 1/2004 - 7/2004 Delta Shopmaster CP503 12 gal. horizontal Gray 6/2002 - 3/2003 Delta Shopmaster CP503-1 12 gal. horizontal Gray 5/2003 - 3/2004 DeVilbiss Impact Series HFAC 3030 3 gal. horizontal Blue 1/2003 - 7/2004 Husky Y6010-WK 25 gal. vertical Red 2/2003 - 9/2003 Husky Y6010-WK-1 25 gal. vertical Red 7/2003 - 9/2003 Husky Y6020-WK 25 gal. vertical Red 5/2003 - 3/2004
Hazard
The air compressor motor can overheat, posing a fire hazard.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using and unplug the recalled compressors and call DeVilbiss or Sears for a free inspection and repair.
Incidents and injuries
DeVilbiss received nine reports of motors overheating, including three reports of fire damage to surrounding property. No injuries have been reported.
Machine access
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