CPSCJanuary 31, 2008

Campbell Hausfeld Recalls Air Compressors Following

Campbell Hausfeld Recalls Air Compressors Following Fires

Why was Campbell Hausfeld Recalls Air Compressors Following recalled?

Protective covers on the compressor's motor are not made from proper flame-retardant material and can ignite, posing a fire hazard to consumers.

What should I do if I have this product?

Recall remedy no longer available. Discard the product. Do not donate or resell. Contact: For further information, contact Campbell Hausfeld at (800) 241-0448 between 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.chpower.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
Campbell Hausfeld and Husky Air Compressors
Company
Campbell Hausfeld, of Harrison, Ohio
Quantity
About 233,000
Sold at
Home improvement and hardware stores nationwide from September 2005 through November 2007 for between $170 and $200.
Recall date
January 31, 2008
Incidents / injuries
The firm has received 11 reports of fires. No injuries have been reported.
Agency
CPSC

Product description

The recall involves the following Campbell Hausfeld and Husky brand air compressors: Capacity Model Numbers Serial Numbers 8-15 gallons HL410100, HL421000 HL421500, HL431500 The first four digits of the serial number indicate a date code from July 2005 (0705) through March 2007 (0307) 4 gallons HL5402 Have a prefix of HY, KB, or HU followed by a date code from November 2006 (1106) through November 2007 (1107) The model and serial number are located on the back of the tank.

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