Additional Injuries Prompt DeVilbiss to Reannounce Recall of Pressure Washers and Air Compressors Due to Fracture and Laceration Hazards
CPSC Recall1 injuries · 2009-10-06 · 10007
Hazards
The pressure washers and air compressors have pneumatic tires with plastic hubs that can burst, posing fracture and laceration hazards to consumers.
Recall
Number
10007
Date
2009-10-06
Injuries reported
1
Products
Names
DeVilbiss Air Power Company Pressure Washers and Air Compressors
Companies
Manufacturer(s)
DeVilbiss Air Power Company, of Jackson, Tenn.
Retailer(s)
Both products were sold at home centers and hardware stores nationwide. Recalled pressure washers were sold from January 2004 through November 2005 for between $300 and $1,400. The recalled air compressors were sold between December 2004 and October 2006 for between $300 and $500.
Country of manufacture
United States
Description
The recalled pressures washers and air compressors were sold under the following brands and model numbers: Brand Model Numbers Manufacture Dates Pressure washers Delta DTH2450, DTH2450-1, D2750H, D2400H-2, D2400H-3, D2700K-1, DTT2450 1/27/04 through 8/3/05 Excell XR2750-1, XR2600, XR2600-1, XR2600-2, XR2500-1 1/26/04 through 11/2/05 Porter-Cable PCV2250-2, PC2525SP-1, PCE1700-3, PCH2401-1, PCK3030SP-1, PCV2500, PCH2800C, PCE1700-2, PCH2425-2 6/4/04 through 10/24/05 Pressure-Wave PWH2500, PWH2500K 1/6/05 through 10/31/05 Water Driver WHAB2627-1 6/11/04-7/19/05 Air Compressors Porter-Cable CFFR350B-1, C3151-1, C3551-1, PTA51 Service Kit December 16, 2004 to May 5, 2006 The pressure washers' brand, model number and manufacturing date are located on the name plate on the rear of the engine base. On the air compressors the brand, model number and manufacturing date are located on the front of the motor housing. Only pressure washers and compressors with pneumatic tires with plastic tire hubs are affected; pressure washers and compressors with solid tires or metal tire hubs are not affected.