Portable Air Compressors Sold Exclusively at Advance Auto Parts Stores Recalled Due to Fire and Electrical Hazards
CPSC Recall1 injuries · 2008-03-06 · 08210
Hazards
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.
Recall
Number
08210
Date
2008-03-06
Injuries reported
1
Products
Names
Strike Force™ Portable Air Compressors
Companies
Retailer(s)
Advance Auto Parts stores nationwide and online at www.partsamerica.com from October 2006 through December 2007 for about $90.
Importer(s)
Advance Stores Co., d.b.a. Advance Auto Parts, of Roanoke, Va.
Distributor(s)
All-Power America, of City of Industry, Calif.
Country of manufacture
China
Description
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.