CPSC recall · Reported February 12, 2014
Air Compressors Recalled by MAT Industries Due to Shock Hazard
The terminals of the pressure switch can come into contact with the motor housing and electrify the air compressors, posing a shock hazard to consumers.
The CPSC recalled This recall involves HDX™ and Powermate® brand two-gallon electric air compressors. Each ….
Air Compressors Recalled by MAT Industries Due to Shock Hazard was recalled and listed by the CPSC in February 12, 2014. Reason: The terminals of the pressure switch can come into contact with the motor housing and electrify the air compr…. Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled air compressors and contact MAT Indu…. Verify recall #14105 with the CPSC before acting.
The recall
issued this CPSC recall-The terminals of the pressure switch can come into contact with the motor housing and electrify the air compr….
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- agency class
- February 12, 2014
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Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #14105 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
This recall involves HDX™ and Powermate® brand two-gallon electric air compressors. Each air compressor has a pair of one-gallon tanks that are stacked upon each other. The air compressors are 120-volt, have an operating pressure maximum of 100 PSI and air delivery of .4 SCFM at 90 psi. The HDX™ air compressors are gray with HDX printed in white on the top cylinder. HDX™ model number/SKU numbers include VSP0000201.HDX, VSP0000201.HDX1 and 947282, with numeric serial numbers. The model and serial numbers are printed on a sticker on the back of the top air compressor cylinder. The Powermate® air compressors are red with Powermate printed in white on the top cylinder. HDX or Powermate compressors with a letter in the serial numbers are not included. Powermate® model numbers include VSP0000201, VSP0000201.01, VSP0000201.KIT and VSP0000201.NS with numeric serial numbers.
Reason for recall
The terminals of the pressure switch can come into contact with the motor housing and electrify the air compressors, posing a shock hazard to consumers.
Remedy, what to do
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled air compressors and contact MAT Industries for a free repair.
Recall Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
| Severity class | Not classified by agency |
| Status | Active |
| Recall number | 14105 |
| Date reported | February 12, 2014 |
| Date initiated | February 12, 2014 |
| Recalling firm | Not disclosed |
| Affected scope | About 100,000 in the United States and 7,000 in Canada |
| 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 air compressors and contact MAT Industries for a free repair.
- Check the recall number (14105) 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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