Safety regulator, DeWALT Announce Recall to Repair Air Compressors
Recall 05202 · Jun 21, 2005 · DeWALT Industrial Tool Company, Baltimore, Md.
3,840
units affected
3,840
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 05202
- Date
- Jun 21, 2005
- Company
- DeWALT Industrial Tool Company, Baltimore, Md.
- Units affected
- 3,840
- Product
- DeWalt Model D55143 Three-Gallon Hand-Carry Oil-Free Air Compressor
- Product type
- Air Compressors
- Hazard
- Electric shock
The product
Only DeWALT D55143 three-gallon hand-carry oil-free air compressors with date codes 200448, 200453, 200502 through 200505, 200508, and 200509 are included in the recall. The date code is printed on the name plate on the rear air tank of the unit. Units marked with an "R" on the end cap of the unit are not included in this recall.
What can happen
Due to a wiring insulation defect, the unit may pose a possible shock hazard.
The fix
Consumers should stop using the compressors immediately and contact DeWALT for the location of the nearest service center to receive a free inspection or repair, if necessary.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- No injuries reported.
- Sold at
- Home center and hardware stores nationwide, from January 2005 through April 2005, for about $250.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled dewalt model d55143 three-gallon hand-carry oil-free air compressor?
Consumers should stop using the compressors immediately and contact DeWALT for the location of the nearest service center to receive a free inspection or repair, if necessary.
What is the hazard?
Due to a wiring insulation defect, the unit may pose a possible shock hazard.
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.