CPSCMarch 6, 2008

Portable Air Compressors Sold Exclusively at Advance Auto recall: Fire and Electrical Hazards

Portable Air Compressors Sold Exclusively at Advance Auto Parts Stores Recalled Due to Fire and Electrical Hazards

Why was Portable Air Compressors Sold Exclusively at Advance Auto recalled?

The compressor's motor can overheat and ignite the protective cover, posing a fire hazard to consumers. Also, the cover might not prevent internal components from being touched, which poses an electrical shock hazard.

What should I do if I have this product?

Consumers should stop using the air compressor immediately and return it to any Advance Auto Parts store for a full refund. Contact: For further information, contact All-Power America toll-free at (888) 896-6881 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, or visit either www.allpoweramerica.com or www.advanceautoparts.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
Strike Force™ Portable Air Compressors
Company
Advance Stores Co., d.b.a. Advance Auto Parts, of Roanoke, Va., All-Power America, of City of Industry, Calif.
Quantity
About 64,000
Sold at
Advance Auto Parts stores nationwide and online at www.partsamerica.com from October 2006 through December 2007 for about $90.
Recall date
March 6, 2008
Incidents / injuries
The firm has received four reports of fires. No injuries have been reported.
Agency
CPSC

Product description

The recall involves the 4.6-gallon, 3.5 HP Strike Force™ brand portable air compressor and includes the following model and serial numbers: Model Number Serial No. BMM2524 (25254) JWAPC4005xxxxxxxxx AC251FT (2516) YFJAC4005xxxxxxxxxx APC4005 (4005) CSCC4005xxxxxxxxxxx The compressor has twin air tanks that are black-colored. The model and serial numbers are located on the compressor's housing.

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