CPSC recall · Reported February 26, 2002
CPSC, Ingersoll-Rand Co. Announce Recall of Portable Air Compressors Sold Between 1983 and 1991
Internal corrosion to the inner wall of the air receiver tank can cause the air tank to unexpectedly rupture, allowing pressurized air to suddenly and forcefully escape, posing ri…
Ingersoll-Rand Company, of Woodcliff Lake, N.j. recalled The recalled portable compressors have single-phase electric motors up to 3hp or gasoline….
CPSC, Ingersoll-Rand Co. Announce Recall of Portable Air Compressors Sold Between 1983 an… was recalled by Ingersoll-Rand Company, of Woodcliff Lake, N.j. in February 26, 2002. Reason: Internal corrosion to the inner wall of the air receiver tank can cause the air tank to unexpectedly rupture,…. Remedy: Consumers should stop using the air compressors immediately and contact Ingersoll-Rand fo…. Verify recall #02108 with the CPSC before acting.
The recall
Ingersoll-Rand Company, of Woodcliff Lake, N.j. issued this CPSC recall-Internal corrosion to the inner wall of the air receiver tank can cause the air tank to unexpectedly rupture,….
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- agency class
- February 26, 2002
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Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #02108 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.
Recall Insight
This recall's affected scope, documented in the Recall Profile below, stays within a single-region or limited-distribution footprint. Distribution information was not included in the agency filing, so consumers should assume broad potential exposure until the firm publishes point-of-sale details. Consumers holding this product should act on the agency's documented remedy above rather than relying on general guidance.
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Product description
The recalled portable compressors have single-phase electric motors up to 3hp or gasoline engines up to 8hp with tank sizes up to 30 gallons. The compressors were marketed under various brand names, including Ajax, Charge Air Pro, Energair, Guardian Power, MacTool, Power Force, Rallye, Rand 4000, and Steel Driver. The compressors have serial numbers beginning with the prefix "C" or "DC". The model numbers begin with the following prefixes - 1B, 1D, 1E, 1I, 2B, 2D, 2E, 3B, 3D, 3E, 4B, 4E, 5E, 5G, 15E, 23HP, 75, 75E, 250E, AB, AIR, AJ, C, CAP, CB, CL, CO, CP, CR, CS, CT, EA, GC, GP, HP, HPC, IR, IRC, LTD, MT, OI, PF, RA, RL, RP, RY, SC, SDS, SE, THP, and WB. Model and serial numbers are located on a plate or sticker attached to the outside housing of the air compressor. On some oil-less models, the model and serial numbers are affixed to an internal floor baffle, beneath a removable plastic cabinet. Air compressor receiver tanks do not have an infinite life. Tank life is dependent upon several factors, some of which include operating conditions, ambient conditions, proper installations, field modifications, and the level of maintenance. The exact effect of these factors on air receiver life is difficult to predict. Due to the current age of these products, Ingersoll-Rand is voluntarily undertaking this action to take these products out of service.
Reason for recall
Internal corrosion to the inner wall of the air receiver tank can cause the air tank to unexpectedly rupture, allowing pressurized air to suddenly and forcefully escape, posing risk of injury to consumers.
Remedy, what to do
Consumers should stop using the air compressors immediately and contact Ingersoll-Rand for instructions on returning the compressor, freight paid. Consumers will have the option of being sent a check for $100.00 or receiving a $200.00 credit towards the purchase of a new DD2T2 air compressor.
Recall Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
| Severity class | Not classified by agency |
| Status | Active |
| Recall number | 02108 |
| Date reported | February 26, 2002 |
| Date initiated | February 26, 2002 |
| Recalling firm | Ingersoll-Rand Company, of Woodcliff Lake, N.j. |
| Affected scope | About 458,000 |
| Distribution | Not disclosed |
| Official source | CPSC notice → |
Profile values are sourced directly from the official CPSC enforcement record. Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.
What to do with this recall
Consumers should stop using the air compressors immediately and contact Ingersoll-Rand for instructions on returning the compress…
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