Campbell Hausfeld Air Compressor Recall

[sediener]

Flaming air compressor and sawdust probably isn't a good combination.

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Campbell Hausfeld Recalls Air Compressors Following Fires

NEWS from CPSC
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Office of Information and Public Affairs Washington, DC 20207

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
January 31, 2008
Release #08-181

Firm's Recall Hotline: (800) 241-0448
CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772
CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908

Campbell Hausfeld Recalls Air Compressors Following Fires

WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in
cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary
recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using
recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed.

Name of Product: Campbell Hausfeld and Husky Air Compressors

Units: About 233,000

Importer: Campbell Hausfeld, of Harrison, Ohio

Hazard: Protective covers on the compressor's motor are not made from
proper flame retardant material and can ignite, posing a fire hazard to
consumers.

Incidents/Injuries: The firm has received 11 reports of fires. No
injuries have been reported.

Description: The recall involves the following Campbell Hausfeld and
Husky brand air compressors:

Capacity - Model Numbers - Serial Numbers
8-15 gallon - HL410100, HL421000 HL421500, HL431500 - The first four
digits of the serial number indicate a date code from July 2005 (0705)
through March 2007 (0307)

4 gallon - HL5402 - Have a prefix of HY, KB, or HU followed by a date
code
from November 2006 (1106) through November 2007 (1107)

The model and serial number are located on the back of the tank.

Sold at: Home improvement and hardware stores nationwide from September
2005 through November 2007 for between $170 and $200.

Manufactured in: China

Remedy: Consumers should stop using the air compressor immediately and
contact Campbell Hausfeld for a free repair kit.

Consumer Contact: For further information, contact Campbell Hausfeld at
(800) 241-0448 between 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or
visit the firm's Web site at www.chpower.com

To see this recall on CPSC's web site, including pictures of the
recalled product, please go to:
http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml08/08181.html

[Glennbear]

Thanks for the heads up Steve, I have a smaller C-H compressor but I will be watching for further recalls. Far too often these recalls start off small and then more models are added.