The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·02249·Announced 2002-09-12

Northern Tool Recalls Electric Air Compressors Due to Fire Risk

Northern Tool & Equipment is recalling specific electric air compressors because their capacitors can overheat and catch fire. Consumers should stop using the units and contact the company for a refund.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a risk of fire and injury from overheating capacitors, which fits the 'High' severity criteria for risk-of-harm products where injury has not yet been reported.

Plain-English summary

Northern Tool & Equipment, of Burnsville, Minn., is recalling approximately 3,400 electric air compressors, specifically Model 191000 and Model 192000. These units were sold through direct mail and Northern Tool specialty stores nationwide between January 2002 and May 2002 for between $110 and $120.

The recall is due to a hazard where the capacitors on these compressors can overheat, catch fire, and ignite the plastic cover above the capacitor. Northern Tool has received six reports of capacitors overheating or igniting, but no injuries have been reported.

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled Model 191000 and 192000 air compressors. To obtain a refund, consumers should contact Northern Tool at (800) 222-5381 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday or visit the firm's website at www.northerntool.com.

The recalled product

Product
Electric Air Compressors
Manufacturer
Northern Tool & Equipment, of Burnsville, Minn.
Category
Consumer Product — Power Tools & Equipment
Hazard
Affected units
3,400

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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