CPSCGeneral Alert
Campbell Hausfeld Recalls Air Compressors Following Fires
Published: January 31, 2008Recall ID: 08181Category: generalCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
Protective covers on the compressor's motor are not made from proper flame-retardant material and can ignite, posing a fire hazard to consumers.
Product Description & Identification
The recall involves the following Campbell Hausfeld and Husky brand air compressors: Capacity Model Numbers Serial Numbers 8-15 gallons HL410100, HL421000 HL421500, HL431500 The first four digits of the serial number indicate a date code from July 2005 (0705) through March 2007 (0307) 4 gallons HL5402 Have a prefix of HY, KB, or HU followed by a date code from November 2006 (1106) through November 2007 (1107) The model and serial number are located on the back of the tank.
Affected Products
Campbell Hausfeld and Husky Air Compressors
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2008/Campbell-Hausfeld-Recalls-Air-Compressors-Following-Fires |
| Title | Campbell Hausfeld Recalls Air Compressors Following Fires |
| Images › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/cd1fe74176554b2c961012371be3310c.jpg |
| Images › Caption | Recalled Air Compressors |
| Hazards › Name | Protective covers on the compressor's motor are not made from proper flame-retardant material and can ignite, posing a fire hazard to consumers. |
| Injuries › Name | The firm has received 11 reports of fires. No injuries have been reported. |
| Products › Name | Campbell Hausfeld and Husky Air Compressors |
| Products › Type | Air Compressors |
| Products › Category I D | 1810 |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 233,000 |
| Recall I D | 4195 |
| Remedies › Name | Recall remedy no longer available. Discard the product. Do not donate or resell. |
| Importers › Name | Campbell Hausfeld, of Harrison, Ohio |
| Retailers › Name | Home improvement and hardware stores nationwide from September 2005 through November 2007 for between $170 and $200. |
| Recall Date | 2008-01-31T00:00:00 |
| Description | The recall involves the following Campbell Hausfeld and Husky brand air compressors: Capacity Model Numbers Serial Numbers 8-15 gallons HL410100, HL421000 HL421500, HL431500 The first four digits of the serial number indicate a date code from July 2005 (0705) through March 2007 (0307) 4 gallons HL5402 Have a prefix of HY, KB, or HU followed by a date code from November 2006 (1106) through November 2007 (1107) The model and serial number are located on the back of the tank. |
| Recall Number | 08181 |
| Consumer Contact | For further information, contact Campbell Hausfeld at (800) 241-0448 between 8 a.m. to 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 |