Air Compressors Recalled

Air compressors that could start a fire are being recalled, according to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. DeVilbiss Air Power Company announced Thursday it is recalling 460,000 air compressors after discovering the air compressor motor can overheat and pose a fire risk.

“The recalled compressors were sold under the Craftsman, Delta Shopmaster, DeVilbiss, Husky and Porter-Cable brand names. The model number and manufacture date on each unit is located on the unit name plate on the tank,” according to the CPSC press release.

The following air compressors are affected by the recall:

BrandModel NumberTank Tank

Color Manufacture

Date Range Craftsman 919-16644 15 gal. vertical Red 5/2004 – 3/2005 Craftsman 919-16724 15 gal. horizontal Red 9/2000 – 3/2003 Craftsman 919-16724-1 15 gal. horizontal Red 9/2002 – 12/2003 Craftsman 919-16724-2 15 gal. horizontal Red 7/2003 – 5/2005 Craftsman 919-16724-3 15 gal. horizontal Red 5/2004 – 1/2005 Craftsman 919-16725 15 gal. horizontal Red 12/2002 – 12/2003 Craftsman 919-16725-1 15 gal. horizontal Red 7/2003 – 8/2004 Porter-Cable C2000-WK 6 gal. pancake Red 1/2004 – 5/2004 Porter-Cable C3001 4 gal. stacked Red 1/2004 – 7/2004 Delta Shopmaster CP503 12 gal. horizontal Gray 6/2002 – 3/2003 Delta Shopmaster CP503-1 12 gal. horizontal Gray 5/2003 – 3/2004 DeVilbiss Impact Series HFAC 3030 3 gal. horizontal Blue 1/2003 – 7/2004 Husky Y6010-WK 25 gal. vertical Red 2/2003 – 9/2003 Husky Y6010-WK-1 25 gal. vertical Red 7/2003 – 9/2003 Husky Y6020-WK 25 gal. vertical Red 5/2003 – 3/2004

We urge consumers to check for this recalled product to prevent any personal injuries or fires from occurring. Consumers are advised to call DeVilbiss or Sears for a free inspection and repair of their recalled air compressor.

If you have been injured by a recalled product, contact a personal injury lawyer in North Charleston.