CPSCGeneral Alert
Tap Enterprises Inc. Recalls Air Compressors Due to Fire and Electrocution Hazar...
Published: April 11, 2006Recall ID: 06136Category: generalCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
An undersized power cord can overheat and pose a fire hazard. In addition, improper assembly of the power cord strain relief component and improper routing of internal conductors can cause a shock hazard to consumers.
Product Description & Identification
The mini-pancake air compressors were sold with yellow-, blue-, gray- or silver-painted tanks. Item #2112 and "CUMMINS INDUSTRIAL TOOLS, AIR COMPRESSOR (OILESS), 110V.60Hz, 2 Gallon, Made in China" can be found on the motor housing.
Affected Products
Mini 2-Galllon Pancake Air Compressors
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2006/CPSC-Tap-Enterprises-Inc-Recalls-Air-Compressors-Due-to-Fire-and-Electrocution-Hazards |
| Title | Tap Enterprises Inc. Recalls Air Compressors Due to Fire and Electrocution Hazards |
| Images › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/42ab6f9cb58e4f338fc63f5d79b90d71.jpg |
| Images › Caption | Recalled Air Compressor |
| Hazards › Name | An undersized power cord can overheat and pose a fire hazard. In addition, improper assembly of the power cord strain relief component and improper routing of internal conductors can cause a shock hazard to consumers. |
| Injuries › Name | The firm has received 40 reports of compressors failing to work, including two incidents of smoke and fire. One incident resulted in $30,000 worth of property damage to a stand-alone garage. No injuries have been reported. |
| Products › Name | Mini 2-Galllon Pancake Air Compressors |
| Products › Type | Air Compressors |
| Products › Category I D | 1810 |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 11,300 |
| Recall I D | 3248 |
| Remedies › Name | Consumers should stop using the 2-gallon mini compressors immediately and contact Cummins for a refund of the purchase price, including shipping. |
| Importers › Name | Tap Enterprises, Inc., dba Cummins Industrial Tools, of Spring Hill, Kansas |
| Retailers › Name | Mobile merchant sales, Web sites, and newspaper advertisements nationwide from June 2004 through March 2006 for about $50. |
| Recall Date | 2006-04-11T00:00:00 |
| Description | The mini-pancake air compressors were sold with yellow-, blue-, gray- or silver-painted tanks. Item #2112 and "CUMMINS INDUSTRIAL TOOLS, AIR COMPRESSOR (OILESS), 110V.60Hz, 2 Gallon, Made in China" can be found on the motor housing. |
| Recall Number | 06136 |
| Consumer Contact | For more information on how to return the air compressors, consumers should contact Cummins www.cumminstools.com |
| Last Publish Date | 2024-05-31T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | China |