CPSCGeneral Alert
Portable Air Compressors Sold Exclusively at Advance Auto Parts Stores Recalled ...
Published: March 6, 2008Recall ID: 08210Category: generalCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
The compressor's motor can overheat and ignite the protective cover, posing a fire hazard to consumers. Also, the cover might not prevent internal components from being touched, which poses an electrical shock hazard.
Product Description & Identification
The recall involves the 4.6-gallon, 3.5 HP Strike Force™ brand portable air compressor and includes the following model and serial numbers: Model Number Serial No. BMM2524 (25254) JWAPC4005xxxxxxxxx AC251FT (2516) YFJAC4005xxxxxxxxxx APC4005 (4005) CSCC4005xxxxxxxxxxx The compressor has twin air tanks that are black-colored. The model and serial numbers are located on the compressor's housing.
Affected Products
Strike Force™ Portable Air Compressors
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2008/Portable-Air-Compressors-Sold-Exclusively-at-Advance-Auto-Parts-Stores-Recalled-Due-to-Fire-and-Electrical-Hazards |
| Title | Portable Air Compressors Sold Exclusively at Advance Auto Parts Stores Recalled Due to Fire and Electrical Hazards |
| Images › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/eaf99059fb7d4a61ab5eec21e9c8ec58.jpg |
| Images › Caption | Recalled Portable Air Compressor |
| Hazards › Name | The compressor's motor can overheat and ignite the protective cover, posing a fire hazard to consumers. Also, the cover might not prevent internal components from being touched, which poses an electrical shock hazard. |
| Injuries › Name | The firm has received four reports of fires. No injuries have been reported. |
| Products › Name | Strike Force™ Portable Air Compressors |
| Products › Type | Air Compressors |
| Products › Category I D | 1810 |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 64,000 |
| Recall I D | 4242 |
| Remedies › Name | Consumers should stop using the air compressor immediately and return it to any Advance Auto Parts store for a full refund. |
| Importers › Name | Advance Stores Co., d.b.a. Advance Auto Parts, of Roanoke, Va. |
| Retailers › Name | Advance Auto Parts stores nationwide and online at www.partsamerica.com from October 2006 through December 2007 for about $90. |
| Recall Date | 2008-03-06T00:00:00 |
| Description | The recall involves the 4.6-gallon, 3.5 HP Strike Force™ brand portable air compressor and includes the following model and serial numbers: Model Number Serial No. BMM2524 (25254) JWAPC4005xxxxxxxxx AC251FT (2516) YFJAC4005xxxxxxxxxx APC4005 (4005) CSCC4005xxxxxxxxxxx The compressor has twin air tanks that are black-colored. The model and serial numbers are located on the compressor's housing. |
| Distributors › Name | All-Power America, of City of Industry, Calif. |
| Recall Number | 08210 |
| Consumer Contact | For further information, contact All-Power America toll-free at (888) 896-6881 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, or visit either www.allpoweramerica.com or www.advanceautoparts.com |
| Last Publish Date | 2014-05-23T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | China |