Electric Air Compressors
Check against the official notice below — it lists the full affected range.
Northern Tool & Equipment is recalling Model 191000 and Model 192000 air compressors due to a hazard where capacitors can overheat, catch fire, and ignite the plastic cover above the capacitor. The Model 191000 is a 2.5 HP compressor with a red six-gallon tank and a black plastic shell covering the motor on top, identified by a blue "Northern Industrial Tools" label. The Model 192000 is a 2.5 HP unit with two red two-gallon tanks stacked vertically and a motor at the base partially covered by a black plastic shell, also marked with a blue "Northern Industrial Tools" label. The recall applies only to compressors sold between January and May 2002, with the model number visible on the shipping carton and invoice.
Consumers who own recalled air compressors should immediately stop using them and contact Northern Tool for a refund.
Written by software from the official notice below. Not reviewed by a lawyer.
The capacitors on these compressors can overheat, catch fire and ignite the plastic cover above the capacitor.
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled Model 191000 and 192000 air compressors and should contact Northern Tool for a refund.
The recalled air compressors are Model 191000 and Model 192000. The model number on both units can be found on the shipping carton and invoice. The Model 191000 is a 2.5 HP air compressor with a red, six- gallon capacity tank. A blue "Northern Industrial Tools" label is on the side of the tank. The compressor motor sits on top the tank and is covered with a black plastic shell. The Model 192000 is a 2.5 HP unit with twin two-gallon tanks. The twin tanks are red and stacked vertically on one side of the unit. A blue "Northern Industrial Tools" label is on the side of the top tank. The motor is located at the base of the unit, adjacent to the twin tanks, and is partially covered with a black plastic shell. This recall includes only those Model 191000 and 192000 compressors sold between January and May 2002.
Official record: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission ↗
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