Campbell Hausfeld Recalls Air Compressors Following Fires

Recalled January 31, 2008 · CPSC recall 08181 · Campbell Hausfeld

Hazard

Protective covers on the compressor's motor are not made from proper flame-retardant material and can ignite, posing a fire hazard to consumers.

Remedy

Recall remedy no longer available. Discard the product. Do not donate or resell.

Units

About 233,000

Incidents / injuries

The firm has received 11 reports of fires. No injuries have been reported.

Description

The recall involves the following Campbell Hausfeld and Husky brand air compressors: Capacity Model Numbers Serial Numbers 8-15 gallons HL410100, HL421000 HL421500, HL431500 The first four digits of the serial number indicate a date code from July 2005 (0705) through March 2007 (0307) 4 gallons HL5402 Have a prefix of HY, KB, or HU followed by a date code from November 2006 (1106) through November 2007 (1107) The model and serial number are located on the back of the tank.

What to do

Recall remedy no longer available. Discard the product. Do not donate or resell.

Contact

For further information, contact Campbell Hausfeld at (800) 241-0448 between 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.chpower.com

Product

Campbell Hausfeld and Husky Air Compressors

Imported by

Campbell Hausfeld, of Harrison, Ohio

Retailers

Home improvement and hardware stores nationwide from September 2005 through November 2007 for between $170 and $200.

Made in

China

Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Official recall notice on cpsc.gov →