Recalls / 2011-02-03

DeVilbiss Recalls Air Compressors Due to Fire Hazard

11117 · Recalled 2011-02-03 · CPSC page

Location of model number and manufacture date on Husky and Craftsman brand air compressors

Description

The recalled compressors were sold under the Craftsman, Delta Shopmaster, DeVilbiss, Husky and Porter-Cable brand names. The model number and manufacture date on each unit is located on the unit name plate on the tank. The model numbers, brands, tank size, orientation and color are shown below: Brand Model Number Tank Tank Color Manufacture Date Range Craftsman 919-16644 15 gal. vertical Red 5/2004 - 3/2005 Craftsman 919-16724 15 gal. horizontal Red 9/2000 - 3/2003 Craftsman 919-16724-1 15 gal. horizontal Red 9/2002 - 12/2003 Craftsman 919-16724-2 15 gal. horizontal Red 7/2003 - 5/2005 Craftsman 919-16724-3 15 gal. horizontal Red 5/2004 - 1/2005 Craftsman 919-16725 15 gal. horizontal Red 12/2002 - 12/2003 Craftsman 919-16725-1 15 gal. horizontal Red 7/2003 - 8/2004 Porter-Cable C2000-WK 6 gal. pancake Red 1/2004 - 5/2004 Porter-Cable C3001 4 gal. stacked Red 1/2004 - 7/2004 Delta Shopmaster CP503 12 gal. horizontal Gray 6/2002 - 3/2003 Delta Shopmaster CP503-1 12 gal. horizontal Gray 5/2003 - 3/2004 DeVilbiss Impact Series HFAC 3030 3 gal. horizontal Blue 1/2003 - 7/2004 Husky Y6010-WK 25 gal. vertical Red 2/2003 - 9/2003 Husky Y6010-WK-1 25 gal. vertical Red 7/2003 - 9/2003 Husky Y6020-WK 25 gal. vertical Red 5/2003 - 3/2004

Hazards

The air compressor motor can overheat, posing a fire hazard.

Reported injuries

DeVilbiss received nine reports of motors overheating, including three reports of fire damage to surrounding property. No injuries have been reported.

Remedy

Consumers should immediately stop using and unplug the recalled compressors and call DeVilbiss or Sears for a free inspection and repair.

Products

Name	Model	Units
Air compressors		About 460,000

Parties

Manufacturer: DeVilbiss Air Power Company
Made in: United States
Sold at: DeVilbiss, Porter-Cable, Husky, Delta Shopmaster brand compressors were sold at home centers nationwide, $229.

Consumer contact

For additional information, consumers with DeVilbiss, Porter-Cable, Husky and Delta compressors should contact DeVilbiss toll-free at (866) 220-5627 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET, Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's website at www.porter-cable.com or www.devap.com. Consumers with Craftsman-brand compressors should call Sears toll-free at (888) 279-8013, Monday through Friday, 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. CT and Saturday, 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. CT, or visit their website at www.sears.com

Source: CPSC recall 11117. Inclusion in this database is not legal or medical advice.