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Product Recall
Air compressors recalled due to fire and
electrocution hazards
April 11, 2006
The U.S. Consumer Product
Safety Commission, in cooperation with
Tap Enterprises Inc. and dba Cummins Industrial
Tools, have announced the recall of about
11,300 "Mini 2-Gallon
Pancake Air Compressors." Consumers
should stop using recalled products immediately
unless otherwise instructed.
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 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.
Manufactured in China,
the mini-pancake air compressors were sold
with yellow, blue, grey 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.
The affected products were available to
Canadian consumers via websites from June
2004 through March 2006.
Consumers should stop using the compressors
immediately and contact Cummins for
a refund of the purchase price including
shipping. |
