The Recall Desk
Our severity:HighCPSC·05202·Announced 2005-06-21

DeWalt Air Compressors Recalled for Potential Shock Hazard

DeWalt is recalling specific D55143 air compressors due to a wiring insulation defect that poses a shock hazard. No injuries have been reported.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 3/5 (High).

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-harm product (shock hazard) where injury has not yet been reported, which aligns with the 'High' severity criteria in the rubric.

Plain-English summary

DeWALT Industrial Tool Company is recalling approximately 3,840 units of the Model D55143 Three-Gallon Hand-Carry Oil-Free Air Compressor. The recall is due to a wiring insulation defect that may cause the unit to pose a possible shock hazard. No injuries have been reported in connection with this defect.

The affected compressors were sold at home center and hardware stores nationwide from January 2005 through April 2005 for about $250. Only units with date codes 200448, 200453, 200502 through 200505, 200508, and 200509 are included in the recall. The date code is printed on the name plate on the rear air tank. Units marked with an "R" on the end cap are not included.

Consumers should stop using the compressors immediately and contact DeWALT to locate the nearest service center for a free inspection or repair if necessary. For additional information, consumers can contact DeWALT at (866) 397-3228 between 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or visit www.DeWALT.com.

The recalled product

Product
DeWalt Model D55143 Three-Gallon Hand-Carry Oil-Free Air Compressor
Manufacturer
DeWALT Industrial Tool Company, Baltimore, Md.
Category
Consumer Product — Power Tools
Hazard
Affected units
3,840

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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