CPSCGeneral Alert
Campbell Hausfeld Recalls Air Compressors Due to Fire Hazard; Sold Exclusively a...
Published: June 17, 2009Recall ID: 09245Category: generalCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
The compressor's thermal overload, which shuts the unit off when it overheats, can fail. This can lead to overheating, melting of parts and a risk of fire.
Product Description & Identification
The recall involves the Campbell Hausfeld model HU200099AV air compressor with a 20-gallon tank. The recall includes date codes ranging from January 2009 through June 2009. The model number and date code can be located on the back of the tank.
Affected Products
Campbell Hausfeld Air Compressors
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2009/Campbell-Hausfeld-Recalls-Air-Compressors-Due-to-Fire-Hazard-Sold-Exclusively-at-Wal-Mart |
| Title | Campbell Hausfeld Recalls Air Compressors Due to Fire Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Wal-Mart |
| Images › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/7e18ff2371b64cff8a09ea9b5119f37a.jpg |
| Images › Caption | Recalled Air Compressor |
| Hazards › Name | The compressor's thermal overload, which shuts the unit off when it overheats, can fail. This can lead to overheating, melting of parts and a risk of fire. |
| Injuries › Name | None reported. |
| Products › Name | Campbell Hausfeld Air Compressors |
| Products › Type | Air Compressors |
| Products › Category I D | 1810 |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 16,000 |
| Recall I D | 5338 |
| Remedies › Name | Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled air compressor and return it to any Wal-Mart for a full refund. |
| Importers › Name | Campbell Hausfeld, of Harrison, Ohio |
| Retailers › Name | Wal-Mart stores nationwide from January 2009 through June 2009 for about $250. |
| Recall Date | 2009-06-17T00:00:00 |
| Description | The recall involves the Campbell Hausfeld model HU200099AV air compressor with a 20-gallon tank. The recall includes date codes ranging from January 2009 through June 2009. The model number and date code can be located on the back of the tank. |
| Recall Number | 09245 |
| Consumer Contact | For additional information, contact Campbell Hausfeld at (800) 241-0448 between 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or visit the firm's Web site at www.chpower.com |
| Last Publish Date | 2014-05-23T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | China |