Pressure Washers and Air Compressors Recalled By DeVilbiss Due to Fracture and L...
Reason for Recall / Hazard
The pressure washers and air compressors have pneumatic tires with plastic hubs that can burst, posing a laceration or fracture hazard to consumers.
Product Description & Identification
The recalled pressure washers and air compressors were sold under the following brands and model numbers: Brand Model Numbers Manufacture Dates Pressure washers Delta DTH2450, DTH2450-1, D2750H, D2400H-2, D2400H-3, D2700K-1, DTT2450 1/27/04 through 8/3/05 Excell XR2750-1, XR2600, XR2600-1, XR2600-2, XR2500-1 1/26/04 through 11/2/05 Porter-Cable PCV2250-2, PC2525SP-1, PCE1700-3, PCH2401-1, PCK3030SP-1, PCV2500, PCH2800C, PCE1700-2, PCH2425-2 6/4/04 through 10/24/05 Pressure-Wave PWH2500, PWH2500K 1/6/05 through 10/31/05 Water Driver WHAB2627-1 6/11/04-7/19/05 Air Compressors Porter-Cable CFFR350B-1, C3151-1, C3551-1, PTA51 Service Kit December 16, 2004 to May 5, 2006 On the pressure washers, the brand, model number and manufacturing date are located on the name plate on the rear of the engine base and on the air compressors they are located on the front of the motor housing. Only pressure washers and compressors with pneumatic tires with plastic tire hubs are affected; pressure washers and compressors with solid tires or metal tire hubs are not affected.
Affected Products
DeVilbiss Air Power Company Pressure Washers and Air Compressors with pneumatic tires and plastic hubs
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2007/Pressure-Washers-and-Air-Compressors-Recalled-By-DeVilbiss-Due-to-Fracture-and-Laceration-Hazards |
| Title | Pressure Washers and Air Compressors Recalled By DeVilbiss Due to Fracture and Laceration Hazards |
| Images › 1 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/6e3ebaa339de46a983bfe2e883247187.jpg |
| Images › 1 › Caption | Recalled Pressure Washer |
| Images › 2 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/1921e1a49d734f1fb47d2e9f9f933343.jpg |
| Images › 2 › Caption | Recalled Air Compressor |
| Hazards › Name | The pressure washers and air compressors have pneumatic tires with plastic hubs that can burst, posing a laceration or fracture hazard to consumers. |
| Injuries › Name | DeVilbiss has received 26 reports of injuries, including fractures, lacerations and bruises. |
| Products › Name | DeVilbiss Air Power Company Pressure Washers and Air Compressors with pneumatic tires and plastic hubs |
| Products › Type | Pressure Washers |
| Products › Category I D | 2080 |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 620,000 pressure washers and 72,000 air compressors |
| Recall I D | 3508 |
| Remedies › Name | Consumers should stop using these products immediately and contact DeVilbiss to obtain the location of the nearest service center to receive a free replacement of the tires. |
| Retailers › Name | The recalled pressure washers were sold at home center and hardware stores nationwide from January 2004 through November 2005 for between $300 and $1,400. The recalled air compressors were sold at home center and hardware stores nationwide between December 2004 and October 2006 for between $300 and $500. |
| Recall Date | 2006-12-15T00:00:00 |
| Description | The recalled pressure washers and air compressors were sold under the following brands and model numbers: Brand Model Numbers Manufacture Dates Pressure washers Delta DTH2450, DTH2450-1, D2750H, D2400H-2, D2400H-3, D2700K-1, DTT2450 1/27/04 through 8/3/05 Excell XR2750-1, XR2600, XR2600-1, XR2600-2, XR2500-1 1/26/04 through 11/2/05 Porter-Cable PCV2250-2, PC2525SP-1, PCE1700-3, PCH2401-1, PCK3030SP-1, PCV2500, PCH2800C, PCE1700-2, PCH2425-2 6/4/04 through 10/24/05 Pressure-Wave PWH2500, PWH2500K 1/6/05 through 10/31/05 Water Driver WHAB2627-1 6/11/04-7/19/05 Air Compressors Porter-Cable CFFR350B-1, C3151-1, C3551-1, PTA51 Service Kit December 16, 2004 to May 5, 2006 On the pressure washers, the brand, model number and manufacturing date are located on the name plate on the rear of the engine base and on the air compressors they are located on the front of the motor housing. Only pressure washers and compressors with pneumatic tires with plastic tire hubs are affected; pressure washers and compressors with solid tires or metal tire hubs are not affected. |
| Recall Number | 07060 |
| Manufacturers › Name | DeVilbiss Air Power Company, of Jackson, Tenn. |
| Consumer Contact | For additional information, consumers with these compressors should contact DeVilbiss by calling Porter-Cable toll-free at 888-848-5175 between 8 a.m. and 6 p.m. ET Monday through Friday. |
| Last Publish Date | 2014-05-23T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | United States |