Air compressors

CPSC Recall #12-269 — August 29, 2012

Recall #12-269 Date: August 29, 2012 Remedy: Repair

Product

Air compressors

Description

The air compressor motor can overheat. Recalled compressors were sold under the Craftsman, EX-CELL, Porter-Cable and Pro-Air II brand names.

Hazard

The air compressor motor can overheat, posing a fire hazard.

Incidents / Injuries

DeVilbiss has received 10 reports of motors overheating. No injuries have been reported.

Remedy

Consumers should immediately unplug and stop using the recalled compressors and call DeVilbiss Air Power Co. or Sears for a free repair kit.

Units Affected

About 460,000

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.

Manufacturer

DeVilbiss Air Power Co. of Jackson, Tenn.

Manufactured In

United States