Air Compressors Recalled by MAT Industries Due to Shock Hazard
Reason for Recall / Hazard
The terminals of the pressure switch can come into contact with the motor housing and electrify the air compressors, posing a shock hazard to consumers.
Product Description & Identification
This recall involves HDX™ and Powermate® brand two-gallon electric air compressors. Each air compressor has a pair of one-gallon tanks that are stacked upon each other. The air compressors are 120-volt, have an operating pressure maximum of 100 PSI and air delivery of .4 SCFM at 90 psi. The HDX™ air compressors are gray with HDX printed in white on the top cylinder. HDX™ model number/SKU numbers include VSP0000201.HDX, VSP0000201.HDX1 and 947282, with numeric serial numbers. The model and serial numbers are printed on a sticker on the back of the top air compressor cylinder. The Powermate® air compressors are red with Powermate printed in white on the top cylinder. HDX or Powermate compressors with a letter in the serial numbers are not included. Powermate® model numbers include VSP0000201, VSP0000201.01, VSP0000201.KIT and VSP0000201.NS with numeric serial numbers.
Affected Products
HDX™ and Powermate® two-gallon air compressors
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2014/Air-Compressors-Recalled-by-MAT-Industries |
| Title | Air Compressors Recalled by MAT Industries Due to Shock Hazard |
| Images › 1 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Recall.2014.14105.HDXAirCompressorLARGE.jpg |
| Images › 1 › Caption | HDX air compressor |
| Images › 2 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Recall.2014.14105.HDX2galLabelLARGE.jpg |
| Images › 2 › Caption | HDX air compressor label with model and serial number |
| Images › 3 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Recall.2014.14105.PowermateLARGE.jpg |
| Images › 3 › Caption | Powermate air compressor |
| Images › 4 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Recall.2014.14105.powermaterecalllabel02LARGE.jpg |
| Images › 4 › Caption | Powermate air compressor label with model and serial number numbers |
| Hazards › Name | The terminals of the pressure switch can come into contact with the motor housing and electrify the air compressors, posing a shock hazard to consumers. |
| Injuries › Name | None reported |
| Products › Name | HDX™ and Powermate® two-gallon air compressors |
| Products › Type | Air Compressors |
| Products › Category I D | 68039 |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 100,000 in the United States and 7,000 in Canada |
| Recall I D | 1621 |
| Remedies › Name | Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled air compressors and contact MAT Industries for a free repair. |
| Importers › Name | MAT Industries LLC, of Long Grove, Ill. |
| Retailers › Name | The Home Depot and online at homedepot.com (HDX air compressors only), Menards and other stores (Powermate air compressors) nationwide from June 2010 through October 2013 for between $80 and $120. |
| Recall Date | 2014-02-12T00:00:00 |
| Description | This recall involves HDX™ and Powermate® brand two-gallon electric air compressors. Each air compressor has a pair of one-gallon tanks that are stacked upon each other. The air compressors are 120-volt, have an operating pressure maximum of 100 PSI and air delivery of .4 SCFM at 90 psi. The HDX™ air compressors are gray with HDX printed in white on the top cylinder. HDX™ model number/SKU numbers include VSP0000201.HDX, VSP0000201.HDX1 and 947282, with numeric serial numbers. The model and serial numbers are printed on a sticker on the back of the top air compressor cylinder. The Powermate® air compressors are red with Powermate printed in white on the top cylinder. HDX or Powermate compressors with a letter in the serial numbers are not included. Powermate® model numbers include VSP0000201, VSP0000201.01, VSP0000201.KIT and VSP0000201.NS with numeric serial numbers. |
| Recall Number | 14105 |
| Remedy Options › Option | Repair |
| Inconjunctions › U R L | https://healthycanadians.gc.ca/recall-alert-rappel-avis/hc-sc/2014/37937r-eng.php |
| Consumer Contact | Industries toll-free at (855) 922-2300 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday or online at www.powermate.com and click on Air Compressors, then VSP0000201 and online at www.homedepot.com and click on Product Recalls for more information. |
| Last Publish Date | 2015-01-08T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | China |