Advance Stores Co., d.b.a. Advance Auto · Recalled
Portable Air Compressors Sold Exclusively at Advance Auto Parts Stores Recalled Due to Fire and Electrical Hazards
The compressor's motor can overheat and ignite the protective cover, posing a fire hazard to consumers. Also, the cover might not prevent internal components from being touched, which poses an electrical shock hazard.
- Units
- About 64,000
- Reports
- 4
- Injuries
- —
- Deaths
- 0
- Price
- $90
- Remedy
- See notice
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Affected
The recall involves the 4.6-gallon, 3.5 HP Strike Force™ brand portable air compressor and includes the following model and serial numbers: Model Number Serial No. BMM2524 (25254) JWAPC4005xxxxxxxxx AC251FT (2516) YFJAC4005xxxxxxxxxx APC4005 (4005) CSCC4005xxxxxxxxxxx The compressor has twin air tanks that are black-colored. The model and serial numbers are located on the compressor's housing.
The file
- Sold at
- Advance Auto Parts stores nationwide and online at www.partsamerica.com from October 2006 through December 2007 for about $90.
- Product type
- Air Compressors
- Made in
- China
- Recalled by
- Advance Stores Co., d.b.a. Advance Auto Parts, of Roanoke, Va., All-Power America, of City of Industry, Calif.
Incident log
The firm has received four reports of fires. No injuries have been reported.
What the notice says to do
Consumers should stop using the air compressor immediately and return it to any Advance Auto Parts store for a full refund.
For further information, contact All-Power America toll-free at (888) 896-6881 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, or visit either www.allpoweramerica.com or www.advanceautoparts.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 MAR 06 2008; last revised MAY 23 2014.