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

Recalled April 11, 2006 · CPSC recall 06136 · Tap Enterprises

Hazard

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

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

Units

About 11,300

Incidents / injuries

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.

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.

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.

Contact

For more information on how to return the air compressors, consumers should contact Cummins www.cumminstools.com

Product

Mini 2-Galllon Pancake Air Compressors

Imported by

Tap Enterprises, Inc., dba Cummins Industrial Tools, of Spring Hill, Kansas

Retailers

Mobile merchant sales, Web sites, and newspaper advertisements nationwide from June 2004 through March 2006 for about $50.

Made in

China

Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Official recall notice on cpsc.gov →