DeVilbiss Air Power Co Recalls Air Compressors Due to Fire Hazard

Is my product affected?

Air compressors

• Brand DeVilbiss Air Power Co. of Jackson, Tenn.

Check against the official notice below — it lists the full affected range.

What happened

DeVilbiss Air Power Co. has recalled air compressors sold under the Craftsman, EX-CELL, Porter-Cable, and Pro-Air II brand names because the motor can overheat, creating a fire hazard. The recalled compressors have air slots at the end of the motor that form a horizontal and vertical grid pattern. Multiple Craftsman models ranging from 26 to 33 gallons were manufactured on or after week 30 of 2003, along with specific EX-CELL, Porter-Cable, and Pro-Air II models manufactured on or after week 7 of 2008. Consumers with compressors manufactured before these dates but with motors replaced after July 25, 2003, should also check the end cap visible from underneath the motor cover.

According to the recall notice, affected consumers should immediately unplug and stop using the recalled compressor and call DeVilbiss Air Power Co. or Sears for a free repair kit.

Written by software from the official notice below. Not reviewed by a lawyer.

Hazard

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

What should I do?

Consumers should immediately unplug and stop using the recalled compressors and call DeVilbiss Air Power Co. or Sears for a free repair kit.

Details from the source

The recalled compressors were sold under the Craftsman, EX-CELL, Porter-Cable and Pro-Air II brand names. Recalled models have air slots at the end of the motor that form a horizontal and vertical grid. The model number on each unit is located on the unit name plate on the tank. The recalled model numbers, tank size, color and manufactured date are shown below: Brand Model Number Tank Tank Color Manufactured On or After Mfg Date or Yr-Week-xx Craftsman 919-165531 30 gal. vertical Red 37827 or 2003-30-xx Craftsman 919-165541 30 gal. vertical Red 37827 or 2003-30-xx Craftsman 919-165550 30 gal. vertical Red 37827 or 2003-30-xx Craftsman 919-165560 33 gal. horizontal Red 37827 or 2003-30-xx Craftsman 919-167280 26 gal. vertical Red 37827 or 2003-30-xx Craftsman 919-167281 26 gal. vertical Red 37827 or 2003-30-xx Craftsman 919-167311 30 gal. vertical Red 37827 or 2003-30-xx Craftsman 919-167312 30 gal. vertical Red 37827 or 2003-30-xx Craftsman 919-167320 33 gal. vertical Red 37827 or 2003-30-xx Craftsman 919-167321 33 gal. vertical Red 37827 or 2003-30-xx Craftsman 919-167341 33 gal. horizontal Red 37827 or 2003-30-xx Craftsman 919-167342 33 gal. horizontal Red 37827 or 2003-30-xx Craftsman 919-168700 33 gal. vertical Red 37827 or 2003-30-xx Craftsman 919-168710 33 gal. horizontal Red 37827 or 2003-30-xx Craftsman 919-237540 30 gal. vertical Red 37827 or 2003-30-xx EX-CELL EXFBC6025-1 25 gal. horizontal Black 39489 or 2008-07-xx Porter-Cable C3101-2 4.3 gal. side stack Red 39489 or 2008-07-xx Porter-Cable C3151-2 4.5 gal. horizontal Red 39489 or 2008-07-xx Porter-Cable C6110-1 25 gal. vertical Red 39489 or 2008-07-xx Porter-Cable C6110-2 25 gal. vertical Red 39489 or 2008-07-xx Pro-Air II PAFBC6025VP-1 25 gal. vertical Black 39489 or 2008-07-xx Consumers with a compressor manufactured before the dates shown, but had a motor replaced after July 25, 2003, should also check the end cap. The end cap is visible from underneath the motor cover.

Source

Official record: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission ↗

Republished from the official source above; details can change — the source record controls.

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