Air compressors
CPSC Recall #12-269 — August 29, 2012
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