CPSC, DeWALT Announce Recall to Repair Air Compressors
USCPSC, DeWALT Announce Recall to Repair Air Compressors
Recalling Firm: DeWALT Industrial Tool Company, Baltimore, Md.
Reason for Recall / Hazard
Due to a wiring insulation defect, the unit may pose a possible shock hazard.
Product Description & Identification
Only DeWALT D55143 three-gallon hand-carry oil-free air compressors with date codes 200448, 200453, 200502 through 200505, 200508, and 200509 are included in the recall. The date code is printed on the name plate on the rear air tank of the unit. Units marked with an "R" on the end cap of the unit are not included in this recall.
Affected Products
DeWalt Model D55143 Three-Gallon Hand-Carry Oil-Free Air Compressor
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2005/CPSC-DeWALT-Announce-Recall-to-Repair-Air-Compressors |
| Title | CPSC, DeWALT Announce Recall to Repair Air Compressors |
| Images › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/9ca50f3e73b04441afcfa144dfa6ce85.jpg |
| Images › Caption | Recalled Air Compressor |
| Hazards › Name | Due to a wiring insulation defect, the unit may pose a possible shock hazard. |
| Injuries › Name | No injuries reported. |
| Products › Name | DeWalt Model D55143 Three-Gallon Hand-Carry Oil-Free Air Compressor |
| Products › Type | Air Compressors |
| Products › Category I D | 1810 |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 3,840 units |
| Recall I D | 2957 |
| Remedies › Name | Consumers should stop using the compressors immediately and contact DeWALT for the location of the nearest service center to receive a free inspection or repair, if necessary. |
| Retailers › Name | Home center and hardware stores nationwide, from January 2005 through April 2005, for about $250. |
| Recall Date | 2005-06-21T00:00:00 |
| Description | Only DeWALT D55143 three-gallon hand-carry oil-free air compressors with date codes 200448, 200453, 200502 through 200505, 200508, and 200509 are included in the recall. The date code is printed on the name plate on the rear air tank of the unit. Units marked with an "R" on the end cap of the unit are not included in this recall. |
| Recall Number | 05202 |
| Manufacturers › Name | DeWALT Industrial Tool Company, Baltimore, Md. |
| Consumer Contact | For additional information, contact DeWALT at (866) 397-3228 between 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or visit the firm's Web site at www.DeWALT.com |
| Last Publish Date | 2024-10-15T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | China |
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