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Product recall · CPSCMarch 6, 2008Serious
Portable Air Compressors Sold Exclusively at Advance Auto Parts Stores
The notice says to stop using it — see below for what to do.
What’s wrong
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.
The Recall Registry rates this serious — Fire or burn risk.
What it looks like
Photos help. Identifiers decide. Appearance can vary by color, finish or packaging. Confirm the model number, date code or other identifier in the official notice.
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What to do
Consumers should stop using the air compressor immediately and return it to any Advance Auto Parts store for a full refund.
Who to 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
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.
Details
- Units affected
- About 64,000
- Recall date
- March 6, 2008
- Brand
- Advance Stores Co., d.b.a. Advance Auto Parts, of Roanoke, Va.
- Made or distributed by
- All-Power America, of City of Industry, Calif.
- Injuries reported
- None reported
- What has been reported
- The firm has received four reports of fires. No injuries have been reported.
Advance Auto Parts stores nationwide and online at www.partsamerica.com from October 2006 through December 2007 for about $90.
The official notice
This recall was issued by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. The Recall Registry summarises it — always confirm the details at the source.
Their exact wording: “Portable Air Compressors Sold Exclusively at Advance Auto Parts Stores Recalled Due to Fire and Electrical Hazards”
Worried about the other things in your house? You can write down what you have and be told if one is recalled — or, if you sell second-hand, check your whole stock at once.
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