Recalls / 2008-03-06
Portable Air Compressors Sold Exclusively at Advance Auto Parts Stores Recalled Due to Fire and Electrical Hazards
08210 · Recalled 2008-03-06 · CPSC page
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.
Hazards
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.
Reported injuries
The firm has received four reports of fires. No injuries have been reported.
Remedy
Consumers should stop using the air compressor immediately and return it to any Advance Auto Parts store for a full refund.
Products
| Name | Model | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Strike Force™ Portable Air Compressors | About 64,000 |
Parties
- Importer
- Advance Stores Co., d.b.a. Advance Auto Parts, of Roanoke, Va.
- Distributor
- All-Power America, of City of Industry, Calif.
- Made in
- China
- Sold at
- Advance Auto Parts, online at www.partsamerica.com
Consumer 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
Source: CPSC recall 08210. Inclusion in this database is not legal or medical advice.