DeWALT · Recalled
CPSC, DeWALT Announce Recall to Repair Air Compressors
Due to a wiring insulation defect, the unit may pose a possible shock hazard.
- Units
- About 3,840 units
- Reports
- —
- Injuries
- —
- Deaths
- 0
- Price
- $250
- Remedy
- See notice
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Affected
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.
The file
- Sold at
- Home center and hardware stores nationwide, from January 2005 through April 2005, for about $250.
- Product type
- Air Compressors
- Made in
- China
- Recalled by
- DeWALT Industrial Tool Company, Baltimore, Md.
Incident log
No injuries reported.
What the notice says 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.
For additional information, contact DeWALT at (866) 397-3228 between 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or visit the firm's Web site at www.DeWALT.com
Recall notice published by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. This site is independent: always confirm on the official notice before acting.
Notice first dated JUN 21 2005; last revised OCT 15 2024.