CPSC recall · Reported September 12, 2002
CPSC, Northern Tool & Equipment Announce Recall of Air Compressors
The capacitors on these compressors can overheat, catch fire and ignite the plastic cover above the capacitor.
Northern Tool & Equipment, of Burnsville, Minn. recalled The recalled air compressors are Model 191000 and Model 192000. The model number on both ….
CPSC, Northern Tool & Equipment Announce Recall of Air Compressors was recalled by Northern Tool & Equipment, of Burnsville, Minn. in September 12, 2002. Reason: The capacitors on these compressors can overheat, catch fire and ignite the plastic cover above the capacitor.. Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled Model 191000 and 192000 air compress…. Verify recall #02249 with the CPSC before acting.
The recall
Northern Tool & Equipment, of Burnsville, Minn. issued this CPSC recall-The capacitors on these compressors can overheat, catch fire and ignite the plastic cover above the capacitor..
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- September 12, 2002
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Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #02249 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 air compressors are Model 191000 and Model 192000. The model number on both units can be found on the shipping carton and invoice. The Model 191000 is a 2.5 HP air compressor with a red, six- gallon capacity tank. A blue "Northern Industrial Tools" label is on the side of the tank. The compressor motor sits on top the tank and is covered with a black plastic shell. The Model 192000 is a 2.5 HP unit with twin two-gallon tanks. The twin tanks are red and stacked vertically on one side of the unit. A blue "Northern Industrial Tools" label is on the side of the top tank. The motor is located at the base of the unit, adjacent to the twin tanks, and is partially covered with a black plastic shell. This recall includes only those Model 191000 and 192000 compressors sold between January and May 2002.
Reason for recall
The capacitors on these compressors can overheat, catch fire and ignite the plastic cover above the capacitor.
Remedy, what to do
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled Model 191000 and 192000 air compressors and should contact Northern Tool for a refund.
Recall Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
| Severity class | Not classified by agency |
| Status | Active |
| Recall number | 02249 |
| Date reported | September 12, 2002 |
| Date initiated | September 12, 2002 |
| Recalling firm | Northern Tool & Equipment, of Burnsville, Minn. |
| Affected scope | About 3,400 |
| 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 immediately stop using the recalled Model 191000 and 192000 air compressors and should contact Northern Tool for…
- Check the recall number (02249) and product description against the item you own. Search the archive
- Confirm the current status and remedy on the official CPSC notice before acting. CPSC notice
- Follow the documented remedy (refund, replacement, repair, or disposal) rather than general advice. What to do next
This page summarizes the official CPSC record for research and awareness; it is not legal, medical, or safety advice. Verify with the issuing agency before acting.
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