CPSC, Northern Tool & Equipment Announce Recall of Air Compressors
Reason for Recall / Hazard
The capacitors on these compressors can overheat, catch fire and ignite the plastic cover above the capacitor.
Product Description & Identification
The recalled air compressors are Model 191000 and Model 192000. The model number on both units can be found on the shipping carton and invoice. The Model 191000 is a 2.5 HP air compressor with a red, six- gallon capacity tank. A blue "Northern Industrial Tools" label is on the side of the tank. The compressor motor sits on top the tank and is covered with a black plastic shell. The Model 192000 is a 2.5 HP unit with twin two-gallon tanks. The twin tanks are red and stacked vertically on one side of the unit. A blue "Northern Industrial Tools" label is on the side of the top tank. The motor is located at the base of the unit, adjacent to the twin tanks, and is partially covered with a black plastic shell. This recall includes only those Model 191000 and 192000 compressors sold between January and May 2002.
Affected Products
Electric Air Compressors
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
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| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2002/CPSC-Northern-Tool--Equipment-Announce-Recall-of-Air-Compressors- |
| Title | CPSC, Northern Tool & Equipment Announce Recall of Air Compressors |
| Images › 1 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/compressor1.jpg |
| Images › 1 › Caption | Electric Air Compressor - View with Logo |
| Images › 2 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/compressor2.jpg |
| Images › 2 › Caption | Electric Air Compressor |
| Hazards › Name | The capacitors on these compressors can overheat, catch fire and ignite the plastic cover above the capacitor. |
| Injuries › Name | Northern Tool has received six reports of capacitors overheating or igniting. No injuries have been reported. |
| Products › Name | Electric Air Compressors |
| Products › Type | Air Compressors |
| Products › Category I D | 1810 |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 3,400 |
| Recall I D | 2217 |
| Remedies › Name | Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled Model 191000 and 192000 air compressors and should contact Northern Tool for a refund. |
| Retailers › Name | Northern Tool sold the recalled Model 191000 and 192000 air compressors through direct mail and Northern Tool specialty stores nationwide, from January 2002 to May 2002, for between $110 and $120. |
| Recall Date | 2002-09-12T00:00:00 |
| Description | The recalled air compressors are Model 191000 and Model 192000. The model number on both units can be found on the shipping carton and invoice. The Model 191000 is a 2.5 HP air compressor with a red, six- gallon capacity tank. A blue "Northern Industrial Tools" label is on the side of the tank. The compressor motor sits on top the tank and is covered with a black plastic shell. The Model 192000 is a 2.5 HP unit with twin two-gallon tanks. The twin tanks are red and stacked vertically on one side of the unit. A blue "Northern Industrial Tools" label is on the side of the top tank. The motor is located at the base of the unit, adjacent to the twin tanks, and is partially covered with a black plastic shell. This recall includes only those Model 191000 and 192000 compressors sold between January and May 2002. |
| Recall Number | 02249 |
| Manufacturers › Name | Northern Tool & Equipment, of Burnsville, Minn. |
| Consumer Contact | For more information, consumers can contact Northern Tool at (800) 222-5381 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday or visit the firm's web site at www.northerntool.com |
| Last Publish Date | 2025-10-15T00:00:00 |