Portable Air Compressor
Check against the official notice below — it lists the full affected range.
Ingersoll-Rand is recalling portable air compressors sold between 1983 and 1991 because internal corrosion in the air receiver tank can cause the tank to unexpectedly rupture. When this happens, pressurized air escapes suddenly and forcefully, which can injure consumers. The recalled compressors have single-phase electric motors up to 3 horsepower or gasoline engines up to 8 horsepower with tank sizes up to 30 gallons, and were sold under brand names including Ajax, Charge Air Pro, Energair, Guardian Power, MacTool, Power Force, Rallye, Rand 4000, and Steel Driver. Consumers can identify recalled units by checking the model and serial number plate or sticker on the outside housing (or on an internal floor baffle under a removable plastic cabinet for some oil-less models); serial numbers begin with "C" or "DC" and model numbers begin with one of many listed prefixes including 1B, 1D, 2B, 3E, 75, AB, AIR, CP, GP, IR, and others.
Consumers with a recalled air compressor should stop using it immediately and contact Ingersoll-Rand for instructions on returning the compressor with freight paid by the company. Consumers will receive either a $100 check or a $200 credit toward the purchase of a new DD2T2 air compressor.
Written by software from the official notice below. Not reviewed by a lawyer.
Internal corrosion to the inner wall of the air receiver tank can cause the air tank to unexpectedly rupture, allowing pressurized air to suddenly and forcefully escape, posing risk of injury to consumers.
Consumers should stop using the air compressors immediately and contact Ingersoll-Rand for instructions on returning the compressor, freight paid. Consumers will have the option of being sent a check for $100.00 or receiving a $200.00 credit towards the purchase of a new DD2T2 air compressor.
The recalled portable compressors have single-phase electric motors up to 3hp or gasoline engines up to 8hp with tank sizes up to 30 gallons. The compressors were marketed under various brand names, including Ajax, Charge Air Pro, Energair, Guardian Power, MacTool, Power Force, Rallye, Rand 4000, and Steel Driver. The compressors have serial numbers beginning with the prefix "C" or "DC". The model numbers begin with the following prefixes - 1B, 1D, 1E, 1I, 2B, 2D, 2E, 3B, 3D, 3E, 4B, 4E, 5E, 5G, 15E, 23HP, 75, 75E, 250E, AB, AIR, AJ, C, CAP, CB, CL, CO, CP, CR, CS, CT, EA, GC, GP, HP, HPC, IR, IRC, LTD, MT, OI, PF, RA, RL, RP, RY, SC, SDS, SE, THP, and WB. Model and serial numbers are located on a plate or sticker attached to the outside housing of the air compressor. On some oil-less models, the model and serial numbers are affixed to an internal floor baffle, beneath a removable plastic cabinet. Air compressor receiver tanks do not have an infinite life. Tank life is dependent upon several factors, some of which include operating conditions, ambient conditions, proper installations, field modifications, and the level of maintenance. The exact effect of these factors on air receiver life is difficult to predict. Due to the current age of these products, Ingersoll-Rand is voluntarily undertaking this action to take these products out of service.
Official record: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission ↗
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