[Recalled] Electric Air Compressors — The recalled air compressors are Model 191000 and Model 192000 | CPSC 2002-09-12
Regulators flagged this product in an official safety action. Here is what the notice says and what it means for owners.
Recall details
| Product | Electric Air Compressors |
|---|---|
| Brand / manufacturer | Northern Tool & Equipment, of Burnsville, Minn. |
| Category | consumer_product |
| Issuing authority | CPSC |
| Reference | 02249 |
| Country of notice | United States |
| Hazard type | recall |
| Notice date | 12 September 2002 |
Why it was recalled
According to the CPSC notice, the identified hazard is: 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. Hazards: The capacitors on these compressors can overheat, catch fire and ignite the plastic cover above the capacitor.
This safety recall concerns consumer_product products distributed in United States and was recorded by CPSC. Recalls in this category are published so that owners, retailers, and importers can identify affected units and act quickly.
What to do if you own this product
Review the official notice to confirm whether your unit is affected.
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