Red Devil and Sears Electric Paint Removers Recalled for Shock Hazard

Plain-English summary

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), in cooperation with Red Devil, Inc. and Sears, Roebuck and Co., announced a recall of electric paint removers distributed nationwide between May 1 and October 31, 1977. The recall involves Red Devil model 3401 and Sears model 44791, both of which retailed for approximately $24. Units purchased before May 1, 1977, are not affected by this recall.

The recall was initiated because a defect was found in the wiring of the electric paint removers, creating a potential shock hazard. No injuries have been reported in connection with this defect. Red Devil is recalling approximately 3,500 units sold under its own name through hardware and paint stores, while Sears is recalling close to 5,700 units sold under its name.

Consumers who purchased these products after May 1, 1977, but before mid-November 1977, should stop using them immediately. Owners of affected Red Devil tools can mail them to Customer Service at Red Devil, Inc., 2400 Vauxhall Rd., Union, N.Y. 07083, for repair, replacement, and a refund of postage. Customers who purchased the affected Sears paint removers should contact their nearest Sears outlet for a full refund.

The recalled product

Product

Red Devil electric pain removers

Manufacturer

Red Devil

Category

Consumer Product — Power Tools

Hazard

• electric-shock

Distribution

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