Portable Air Compressors Sold Exclusively at Advance Auto Parts Stores Recalled Due to Fire and Electrical Hazards
USPortable Air Compressors Sold Exclusively at Advance Auto Parts Stores Recalled Due to Fire and Electrical Hazards
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 |
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