Tap Enterprises Inc. Recalls Air Compressors Due to Fire and Electrocution Hazards
Recall 06136 · Apr 11, 2006 · Tap Enterprises Inc.
11,300
units affected
11,300
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 06136
- Date
- Apr 11, 2006
- Company
- Tap Enterprises Inc.
- Units affected
- 11,300
- Product
- Mini 2-Galllon Pancake Air Compressors
- Product type
- Air Compressors
- Hazard
- Fire
The product
The mini-pancake air compressors were sold with yellow-, blue-, gray- or silver-painted tanks. Item #2112 and "CUMMINS INDUSTRIAL TOOLS, AIR COMPRESSOR (OILESS), 110V.60Hz, 2 Gallon, Made in China" can be found on the motor housing.
What can happen
An undersized power cord can overheat and pose a fire hazard. In addition, improper assembly of the power cord strain relief component and improper routing of internal conductors can cause a shock hazard to consumers.
The fix
Consumers should stop using the 2-gallon mini compressors immediately and contact Cummins for a refund of the purchase price, including shipping.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- The firm has received 40 reports of compressors failing to work, including two incidents of smoke and fire. One incident resulted in $30,000 worth of property damage to a stand-alone garage. No injuries have been reported.
- Sold at
- Mobile merchant sales, Web sites, and newspaper advertisements nationwide from June 2004 through March 2006 for about $50.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled mini 2-galllon pancake air compressors?
Consumers should stop using the 2-gallon mini compressors immediately and contact Cummins for a refund of the purchase price, including shipping.
What is the hazard?
An undersized power cord can overheat and pose a fire hazard. In addition, improper assembly of the power cord strain relief component and improper routing of internal conductors can cause a shock 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.