I saw this posted else where this morning and thought I would also post here.

 

These recalled compressors were sold under the Craftsman, Delta Shopmaster, DeVilbiss, Husky and Porter-Cable brand names.

NEWS from CPSC
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Office of Information and Public Affairs Washington, DC 20207

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
February 3, 2011
Release #11-117 Firm's Recall Hotline: (866) 220-5627
Sears Recall Hotline: (888) 279-8013
CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772
CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908


DeVilbiss Recalls Air Compressors Due to Fire Hazard
WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product.

Name of Product: Air compressors

Units: About 460,000

Manufacturer: DeVilbiss Air Power Company of Jackson, Tenn.

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

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

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

Sold at: DeVilbiss, Porter-Cable, Husky, and Delta Shopmaster brand compressors were sold at home centers nationwide from January 2003 through December 2004 for between $199 and $299. Craftsman-brand compressors were sold at Sears stores nationwide from September 2000 through December 2005 for between $199 and $229.

Manufactured in: United States

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

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

 

have an earlier production one in my shop. hasnt caught fire yet, but thats probably normal cuz it doesnt pump enough air and is a super friend of the utility co. It's served its purpose of being a red thing in the shop, and everybody likes cheap red shiney things that are useless.