CPSC, DeWALT Announce Recall to Repair Air Compressors
CPSC, DeWALT Announce Recall to Repair Air Compressors
Why was CPSC, DeWALT Announce Recall to Repair Air Compressors recalled?
Due to a wiring insulation defect, the unit may pose a possible shock hazard.
What should I do if I have this product?
Consumers should stop using the compressors immediately and contact DeWALT for the location of the nearest service center to receive a free inspection or repair, if necessary. Contact: For additional information, contact DeWALT at (866) 397-3228 between 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or visit the firm's Web site at www.DeWALT.com
What to do with a recalled product: refunds, receipts, safe disposal and how to report a problem.
Is my product affected?
Compare the item in your hand with every identifier below from the official CPSC record. Only products that match the listed product and identifiers are part of this recall.
- Product
- DeWalt Model D55143 Three-Gallon Hand-Carry Oil-Free Air Compressor
- Company
- DeWALT Industrial Tool Company, Baltimore, Md.
- Quantity
- About 3,840 units
- Sold at
- Home center and hardware stores nationwide, from January 2005 through April 2005, for about $250.
- Recall date
- June 21, 2005
- Incidents / injuries
- No injuries reported.
- Agency
- CPSC
Product description
Only DeWALT D55143 three-gallon hand-carry oil-free air compressors with date codes 200448, 200453, 200502 through 200505, 200508, and 200509 are included in the recall. The date code is printed on the name plate on the rear air tank of the unit. Units marked with an "R" on the end cap of the unit are not included in this recall.