# Air Compressors Recalled by MAT Industries Due to Shock Hazard
> **CPSC recall** · 2014-02-12 · 14105 · 1 injuries reported
## Recall
- **Number:** 14105
- **Date:** 2014-02-12
- **Injuries reported:** 1
## Products

HDX™ and Powermate® two-gallon air compressors

## Hazards

The terminals of the pressure switch can come into contact with the motor housing and electrify the air compressors, posing a shock hazard to consumers.

## Remedies

Repair

## Retailer(s)

The Home Depot and online at homedepot.com (HDX air compressors only), Menards and other stores (Powermate air compressors) nationwide from June 2010 through October 2013 for between $80 and $120.

## Importer(s)

MAT Industries LLC, of Long Grove, Ill.

## Country of manufacture

China

## Description

This recall involves HDX™ and Powermate® brand two-gallon electric air compressors. Each air compressor has a pair of one-gallon tanks that are stacked upon each other. The air compressors are 120-volt, have an operating pressure maximum of 100 PSI and air delivery of .4 SCFM at 90 psi. The HDX™ air compressors are gray with HDX printed in white on the top cylinder. HDX™ model number/SKU numbers include VSP0000201.HDX, VSP0000201.HDX1 and 947282, with numeric serial numbers. The model and serial numbers are printed on a sticker on the back of the top air compressor cylinder. The Powermate® air compressors are red with Powermate printed in white on the top cylinder. HDX or Powermate compressors with a letter in the serial numbers are not included. Powermate® model numbers include VSP0000201, VSP0000201.01, VSP0000201.KIT and VSP0000201.NS with numeric serial numbers.

## Source
- [CPSC recall page](https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2014/Air-Compressors-Recalled-by-MAT-Industries)
---
*AI Analytics · CC0 1.0*