CPSC, Pressure Washers and Air Compressors Recalled by DeVilbiss Due to Fracture and Laceration Hazards
Summary Statement
The pressure washers and air compressors have pneumatic tires with plastic hubs that can burst, posing a laceration or fracture hazard to consumers.
December 15, 2006
| FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE December 15, 2006 Release #07-060 |
Firm’s Recall Hotline: (866)-323-9867 |
WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed.
Name of Product: DeVilbiss Air Power Company Pressure Washers and Air Compressors with pneumatic tires and plastic hubs.
Units: About 620,000 pressure washers and 72,000 air compressors
Manufacturer: DeVilbiss Air Power Company, of Jackson, Tenn.
Hazard: The pressure washers and air compressors have pneumatic tires with plastic hubs that can burst, posing a laceration or fracture hazard to consumers.
Incidents/Injuries: DeVilbiss has received 26 reports of injuries including fractures, lacerations and bruises.
Description: The recalled pressure washers and air compressors were sold under the following brands and model numbers:
| Brand | Model Numbers | Manufacture Dates | |
| Pressure washers | Delta | DTH2450, DTH2450-1, D2750H, D2400H-2, D2400H- 3, D2700K-1, DTT2450 | 1/27/04 through 8/3/05 |
| Excell | XR2750-1, XR2600, XR2600-1, XR2600-2, XR2500-1 | 1/26/04 through 11/2/05 | |
| Porter-Cable | PCV2250-2, PC2525SP-1, PCE1700-3, PCH2401-1, PCK3030SP-1, PCV2500, PCH2800C, PCE1700-2, PCH2425-2 | 6/4/04 through 10/24/05 | |
| Pressure-Wave | PWH2500, PWH2500K | 1/6/05 through 10/31/05 | |
| Water Driver | WHAB2627-1 | 6/11/04-7/19/05 | |
| Air Compressors | Porter-Cable | CFFR350B-1, C3151-1, C3551-1, PTA51 Service Kit | December 16, 2004 to May 5, 2006 |
On the pressure washers, the brand, model number and manufacturing date are located on the name plate on the rear of the engine base and on the air compressors they are located on the front of the motor housing. Only pressure washers and compressors with pneumatic tires with plastic tire hubs are affected; pressure washers and compressors with solid tires or metal tire hubs are not affected.
Sold at: The recalled pressure washers were sold at home center and hardware stores nationwide from January 2004 through November 2005 for between $300 and $1,400. The recalled air compressors were sold at home center and hardware stores nationwide between December 2004 and October 2006 for between $300 and $500.
Manufactured in: United States
Remedy: Consumers should stop using these products immediately and contact DeVilbiss to obtain the location of the nearest service center to receive a free replacement of the tires.
Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact DeVilbiss toll-free at (866) 323-9867 between 8 a.m. and 5p.m. ET Monday through Friday or visit the firm's website at www.devap.com
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