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CPSC, Northern Tool & Equipment Announce Recall of Air Compressors

Reported: September 12, 2002 Initiated: September 12, 2002 #02249

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

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled Model 191000 and 192000 air compressors and should contact Northern Tool for a refund.

Details

Units Affected
About 3,400
Official Source
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2002/CPSC-Northern-Tool--Equipment-Announce-Recall-of-Air-Compressors-

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled? ▼
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.. Recalled by Northern Tool & Equipment, of Burnsville, Minn.. Units affected: About 3,400.
Why was this product recalled? ▼
The capacitors on these compressors can overheat, catch fire and ignite the plastic cover above the capacitor.
What should consumers do? ▼
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled Model 191000 and 192000 air compressors and should contact Northern Tool for a refund.
Which agency issued this recall? ▼
This recall was issued by the CPSC on September 12, 2002. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: 02249.

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