The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·14105·Announced 2014-02-12

MAT Industries Recalls HDX and Powermate Air Compressors Due to Shock Hazard

MAT Industries is recalling HDX and Powermate two-gallon air compressors because pressure switch terminals can contact the motor housing, posing a shock hazard.

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 shock hazard, which is a risk-of-harm product defect, but the source explicitly states that no injuries have been reported, fitting the criteria for a High severity score.

Plain-English summary

MAT Industries LLC is recalling approximately 100,000 HDX and Powermate two-gallon electric air compressors in the United States and 7,000 in Canada. The recall involves 120-volt compressors with stacked one-gallon tanks, a maximum operating pressure of 100 PSI, and air delivery of .4 SCFM at 90 psi. HDX models are gray with white lettering, while Powermate models are red with white lettering. Specific model numbers include VSP0000201.HDX, VSP0000201.HDX1, 947282, VSP0000201, VSP0000201.01, VSP0000201.KIT, and VSP0000201.NS. Compressors with letters in the serial numbers are not included in this recall.

The recall is due to a shock hazard where the terminals of the pressure switch can come into contact with the motor housing, electrifying the air compressor. No injuries have been reported in connection with this defect.

The affected air compressors were sold at The Home Depot and online at homedepot.com (HDX only), Menards, and other stores nationwide from June 2010 through October 2013 for between $80 and $120. Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled air compressors and contact MAT Industries toll-free at (855) 922-2300 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or visit www.powermate.com or www.homedepot.com for more information and a free repair.

The recalled product

Product
HDX™ and Powermate® two-gallon air compressors
Manufacturer
MAT Industries LLC, of Long Grove, Ill.
Category
Consumer Product — Power Tools
Hazard
Affected units
100,000

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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