DeVilbiss Recalls Air Compressors Due to Fire Hazard

Air compressors

Date of Recall
2011-02-03

CPSC Release Number
11-117

Manufactured In
United States

Company Phone Number
(866) 220-5627

Units
About 460,000

Manufacturer
DeVilbiss Air Power Company of Jackson, Tenn.

Sold By
DeVilbiss, Porter-Cable, Husky, and Delta Shopmaster brand compressors were sold at home centers nationwide from January 2003 through December 2004 for between $199 and $299. Craftsman-brand compressors were sold at Sears stores nationwide from September 2000 through December 2005 for between $199 and $229.

Problem/Hazard
The air compressor motor can overheat, posing a fire hazard.

Injuries/Incidents
DeVilbiss received nine reports of motors overheating, including three reports of fire damage to surrounding property. No injuries have been reported.

Description
The recalled compressors were sold under the Craftsman, Delta Shopmaster, DeVilbiss, Husky and Porter-Cable brand names. The model number and manufacture date on each unit is located on the unit name plate on the tank. The model numbers, brands, tank size, orientation and color are shown below:

Brand Model Number Tank Tank
Color 		Manufacture
Date Range
Craftsman 919-16644 15 gal. vertical Red 5/2004 - 3/2005
Craftsman 919-16724 15 gal. horizontal Red 9/2000 - 3/2003
Craftsman 919-16724-1 15 gal. horizontal Red 9/2002 - 12/2003
Craftsman 919-16724-2 15 gal. horizontal Red 7/2003 - 5/2005
Craftsman 919-16724-3 15 gal. horizontal Red 5/2004 - 1/2005
Craftsman 919-16725 15 gal. horizontal Red 12/2002 - 12/2003
Craftsman 919-16725-1 15 gal. horizontal Red 7/2003 - 8/2004
Porter-Cable C2000-WK 6 gal. pancake Red 1/2004 - 5/2004
Porter-Cable C3001 4 gal. stacked Red 1/2004 - 7/2004
Delta Shopmaster CP503 12 gal. horizontal Gray 6/2002 - 3/2003
Delta Shopmaster CP503-1 12 gal. horizontal Gray 5/2003 - 3/2004
DeVilbiss Impact Series HFAC 3030 3 gal. horizontal Blue 1/2003 - 7/2004
Husky Y6010-WK 25 gal. vertical Red 2/2003 - 9/2003
Husky Y6010-WK-1 25 gal. vertical Red 7/2003 - 9/2003
Husky Y6020-WK 25 gal. vertical Red 5/2003 - 3/2004

Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using and unplug the recalled compressors and call DeVilbiss or Sears for a free inspection and repair.

Consumer Contact
For additional information, consumers with DeVilbiss, Porter-Cable, Husky and Delta compressors should contact DeVilbiss toll-free at (866) 220-5627 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET, Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's website at

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Recall Comments

Leave a Comment
02
Dec

Posted by HVACTaylor


12/2/12 6:14AM

I called sears about my air compressor i found out on line after it burned up in my garage that there was a problem with the one i have . It said to unplug it and call for replacement parts.TOO LATE A month later i recieved a letter from sears about the repair recall It said to unplug right away and not to use it. Sears head quaters said they couldnt help me. WHY???????????????

19
Dec

Posted by wdb


12/19/11 3:18PM

Sears promised me that I would have my compressor back by 9/7/11, then 12/11/11, then 12/15/11, and now the date is 1/3/12. Sears appears to be indifferent about the hassle this has been.

19
Aug

Posted by Dave


8/19/11 12:48PM

After they put the parts ito my perfectly fine working compressor,Now it does not shut off when it reaches the set pressure,they say the pressure switch went out and is no longer made,so I have to buy a new one,some recall-break my machine and say it's my fault
for I guess buying it at Sears |Well we will see about that,start watching T.V. Folks

02
Aug

Posted by bamaodyssey


8/2/11 5:46AM

Is there any provision for an exchange?

My 15 gallon, 3.5hp is really to big for my applications.