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UNKNOWN UNKNOWN — EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS

fire1 injured · 514658 · 2004-12-31

Vehicle

Make
UNKNOWN
Model
UNKNOWN
Year
Manufacturer
UNKNOWN MANUFACTURER
Component
EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS

Severity

Deaths
0
Injured
1
Fire
Yes
Crash
No
Police report
Yes
Medical attention
No
Vehicle towed
No

Narrative

I WAS AIRING UP MY TIRE WTH A SLIME PORTABLE AIR COMPRESSOR AND IT CAUGHT MY VEHICLE ON FIRE. THE MFR. SAYS I USED IT TOO LONG BUT SINCE THERE ARE NO WARNINGS ON THE PRODUCT WHATSOEVER, HOW WAS I TO KNOW? I HAVE USED OTHER BRANDS OF PORTABLE AIR COMPRESSORS AND THEY DON'T IGNITE.*AK

Source

Authoritative
NHTSA ODI Flat-File Downloads
ODI Number
10104840
Machine
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