Tap Enterprises Inc. Recalls Air Compressors Due to Fire and Electrocution Hazards

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 …

Recall #: 06136
Affected scope: About 11,300

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The CPSC recalled The mini-pancake air compressors were sold with yellow-, blue-, gray- or silver-painted t….

Tap Enterprises Inc. Recalls Air Compressors Due to Fire and Electrocution Hazards was recalled and listed by the CPSC in April 11, 2006. Reason: An undersized power cord can overheat and pose a fire hazard. In addition, improper assembly of the power cor…. Remedy: Consumers should stop using the 2-gallon mini compressors immediately and contact Cummins…. Verify recall #06136 with the CPSC before acting.

The recall

issued this CPSC recall-An undersized power cord can overheat and pose a fire hazard. In addition, improper assembly of the power cor….

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agency class: April 11, 2006
reported

Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #06136 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

The mini-pancake air compressors were sold with yellow-, blue-, gray- 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.

Reason for recall

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.

Remedy, what to do

Consumers should stop using the 2-gallon mini compressors immediately and contact Cummins for a refund of the purchase price, including shipping.

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	06136
Date reported	April 11, 2006
Date initiated	April 11, 2006
Recalling firm	Not disclosed
Affected scope	About 11,300
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 2-gallon mini compressors immediately and contact Cummins for a refund of the purchase price, inc…

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What should consumers do? ▼

Consumers should stop using the 2-gallon mini compressors immediately and contact Cummins for a refund of the purchase price, including shipping.

Which agency issued this recall? ▼

This recall was issued by the CPSC on April 11, 2006. CPSC does not publish a hazard classification for this recall. Recall number: 06136.

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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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