CPSC, DeWALT Announce Recall to Repair Air Compressors

Due to a wiring insulation defect, the unit may pose a possible shock hazard.

Recall #: 05202
Affected scope: About 3,840 units

Compiled from official public sources by the publisher. · Updated September 2026

DeWALT Industrial Tool Company, Baltimore, Md. recalled Only DeWALT D55143 three-gallon hand-carry oil-free air compressors with date codes 20044….

CPSC, DeWALT Announce Recall to Repair Air Compressors was recalled by DeWALT Industrial Tool Company, Baltimore, Md. in June 21, 2005. Reason: Due to a wiring insulation defect, the unit may pose a possible shock hazard.. Remedy: Consumers should stop using the compressors immediately and contact DeWALT for the locati…. Verify recall #05202 with the CPSC before acting.

The recall

DeWALT Industrial Tool Company, Baltimore, Md. issued this CPSC recall-Due to a wiring insulation defect, the unit may pose a possible shock hazard..

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agency class: June 21, 2005
reported

Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #05202 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.

Within the same product category the archive holds 6 closely related recalls, 6 from CPSC - clustering in a narrow category often points to a systemic quality-control or supplier issue rather than a one-off defect. Always verify the recall number against the official agency record before acting.

Product description

Only DeWALT D55143 three-gallon hand-carry oil-free air compressors with date codes 200448, 200453, 200502 through 200505, 200508, and 200509 are included in the recall. The date code is printed on the name plate on the rear air tank of the unit. Units marked with an "R" on the end cap of the unit are not included in this recall.

Reason for recall

Due to a wiring insulation defect, the unit may pose a possible shock hazard.

Remedy, what to do

Consumers should stop using the compressors immediately and contact DeWALT for the location of the nearest service center to receive a free inspection or repair, if necessary.

Recall Profile

Structured summary of the CPSC recall record
Attribute	Value
Agency	U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Severity class	Not classified by agency
Status	Active
Recall number	05202
Date reported	June 21, 2005
Date initiated	June 21, 2005
Recalling firm	DeWALT Industrial Tool Company, Baltimore, Md.
Affected scope	About 3,840 units
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 compressors immediately and contact DeWALT for the location of the nearest service center to rece…

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Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled? ▼

Why was this product recalled? ▼

Due to a wiring insulation defect, the unit may pose a possible shock hazard.

What should consumers do? ▼

Consumers should stop using the compressors immediately and contact DeWALT for the location of the nearest service center to receive a free inspection or repair, if necessary.

Which agency issued this recall? ▼

This recall was issued by the CPSC on June 21, 2005. CPSC does not publish a hazard classification for this recall. Recall number: 05202.

How do I report an injury from a recalled product? ▼

Report injuries to the issuing agency: CPSC at SaferProducts.gov, NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem, or FDA via MedWatch. Document the product (photos, model/serial numbers, purchase receipts) and seek medical attention. Injury reports help agencies track hazard patterns and may strengthen enforcement actions.

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