Tap Enterprises Inc. · Recalled
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 can cause a shock hazard to consumers.
- Units
- About 11,300
- Reports
- 40
- Injuries
- —
- Deaths
- 0
- Price
- $50
- Remedy
- See notice
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Affected
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.
The file
- Sold at
- Mobile merchant sales, Web sites, and newspaper advertisements nationwide from June 2004 through March 2006 for about $50.
- Product type
- Air Compressors
- Made in
- China
- Recalled by
- Tap Enterprises, Inc., dba Cummins Industrial Tools, of Spring Hill, Kansas
Incident log
The firm has received 40 reports of compressors failing to work, including two incidents of smoke and fire. One incident resulted in $30,000 worth of property damage to a stand-alone garage. No injuries have been reported.
What the notice says to do
Consumers should stop using the 2-gallon mini compressors immediately and contact Cummins for a refund of the purchase price, including shipping.
For more information on how to return the air compressors, consumers should contact Cummins www.cumminstools.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 APR 11 2006; last revised MAY 31 2024.