Portable Air Compressors Sold Exclusively at Advance Auto Parts Stores Recalled Due to Fire and Electrical Hazards
CPSC recall 08210 · announced March 6, 2008 · Advance Stores Co., D.b.a. Advance Auto Parts · 64,000 units affected
The product
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.
The 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.
What to do (per CPSC)
Consumers should stop using the air compressor immediately and return it to any Advance Auto Parts store for a full refund.
Notes
Incidents (per CPSC): The firm has received four reports of fires. No injuries have been reported.
Sold at: Advance Auto Parts stores nationwide and online at www.partsamerica.com from October 2006 through December 2007 for about $90.
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
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.