Additional Injuries Prompt DeVilbiss to Reannounce Recall of Pressure Washers and Air Compressors Due to Fracture and Laceration Hazards
DeVilbiss Air Power Company Pressure Washers and Air Compressors
Date of Recall
2009-10-06CPSC Release Number
10-007Manufactured In
United StatesCompany Phone Number
(866) 323-9867Units
About 620,000 pressure washers and 72,000 compressors previously recalled in December 2006Manufacturer
DeVilbiss Air Power Company, of Jackson, Tenn.Sold By
| Brand | Model Numbers | Manufacture Dates | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Pressure washers | Delta | DTH2450, DTH2450-1, D2750H, D2400H-2, D2400H-3, D2700K-1, DTT2450 | 1/27/04 through 8/3/05 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Excell | XR2750-1, XR2600, XR2600-1, XR2600-2, XR2500-1 | 1/26/04 through 11/2/05 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Porter-Cable | PCV2250-2, PC2525SP-1, PCE1700-3, PCH2401-1, PCK3030SP-1, PCV2500, PCH2800C, PCE1700-2, PCH2425-2 | 6/4/04 through 10/24/05 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Pressure-Wave | PWH2500, PWH2500K | 1/6/05 through 10/31/05 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Water Driver | WHAB2627-1 | 6/11/04-7/19/05 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Air Compressors | Porter-Cable |
Problem/HazardThe pressure washers and air compressors have pneumatic tires with plastic hubs that can burst, posing fracture and laceration hazards to consumers.Injuries/IncidentsDeVilbiss has received more than 100 injury reports, including hand and finger fractures and lacerations and reports of minor property damage and damage to vehicles. The December 2006 recall announcement reported more than 26 reports of injuries.DescriptionThe recalled pressures washers and air compressors were sold under the following brands and model numbers:
RemedyConsumers should stop using these products immediately and contact DeVilbiss to obtain the location of the nearest service center to receive a free replacement of the tires.Consumer ContactFor additional information, contact DeVilbiss toll-free at (866) 323-9867 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or visit the firm’s Web site at www.devap.com (pdf)Recall CommentsBe the first to add a comment! Interesting StatsMost Vehicle Recalls
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