Tap Enterprises Inc. Air Compressors recall: Fire and Electrocution Hazards
Tap Enterprises Inc. Recalls Air Compressors Due to Fire and Electrocution Hazards
Why was Tap Enterprises Inc. Air Compressors recalled?
An undersized power cord can overheat and pose a fire hazard. In addition, improper assembly of the power cord strain relief component and improper routing of internal conductors can cause a shock hazard to consumers.
What should I do if I have this product?
Consumers should stop using the 2-gallon mini compressors immediately and contact Cummins for a refund of the purchase price, including shipping. Contact: For more information on how to return the air compressors, consumers should contact Cummins www.cumminstools.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
- Mini 2-Galllon Pancake Air Compressors
- Company
- Tap Enterprises, Inc., dba Cummins Industrial Tools, of Spring Hill, Kansas
- Quantity
- About 11,300
- Sold at
- Mobile merchant sales, Web sites, and newspaper advertisements nationwide from June 2004 through March 2006 for about $50.
- Recall date
- April 11, 2006
- Incidents / injuries
- The firm has received 40 reports of compressors failing to work, including two incidents of smoke and fire. One incident resulted in $30,000 worth of property damage to a stand-alone garage. No injuries have been reported.
- Agency
- CPSC
Product description
The mini-pancake air compressors were sold with yellow-, blue-, gray- or silver-painted tanks. Item #2112 and "CUMMINS INDUSTRIAL TOOLS, AIR COMPRESSOR (OILESS), 110V.60Hz, 2 Gallon, Made in China" can be found on the motor housing.