Campbell Hausfeld Recalls Air Compressors Following Fires
Recall 08181 · Jan 31, 2008 · Campbell Hausfeld
233,000
units affected
233,000
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 08181
- Date
- Jan 31, 2008
- Company
- Campbell Hausfeld
- Units affected
- 233,000
- Product
- Campbell Hausfeld and Husky Air Compressors
- Product type
- Air Compressors
- Hazard
- Fire
The product
The recall involves the following Campbell Hausfeld and Husky brand air compressors: Capacity Model Numbers Serial Numbers 8-15 gallons 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 gallons 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.
What can happen
Protective covers on the compressor's motor are not made from proper flame-retardant material and can ignite, posing a fire hazard to consumers.
The fix
Recall remedy no longer available. Discard the product. Do not donate or resell.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- The firm has received 11 reports of fires. No injuries have been reported.
- Sold at
- Home improvement and hardware stores nationwide from September 2005 through November 2007 for between $170 and $200.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled campbell hausfeld and husky air compressors?
Recall remedy no longer available. Discard the product. Do not donate or resell.
What is the 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.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. Contact the company named above for the remedy.