Pressure Washers and Air Compressors Recalled By DeVilbiss Due to Fracture and Laceration Hazards

DeVilbiss Air Power Company Pressure Washers and Air Compressors with pneumatic tires and plastic hubs.

Date of Recall
2006-12-15

CPSC Release Number
07-060

Manufactured In
United States

Company Phone Number
(866)-323-9867

Units
About 620,000 pressure washers and 72,000 air compressors

Manufacturer
DeVilbiss Air Power Company, of Jackson, Tenn.

Sold By
  Brand Model Numbers Manufacture Dates
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/Hazard
The pressure washers and air compressors have pneumatic tires with plastic hubs that can burst, posing a laceration or fracture hazard to consumers.

Injuries/Incidents
DeVilbiss has received 26 reports of injuries including fractures, lacerations and bruises.

Description
The recalled pressure washers and air compressors were sold under the following brands and model numbers:

  Brand Model Numbers Manufacture Dates
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

CFFR350B-1, C3151-1, C3551-1, PTA51 Service Kit

 December 16, 2004 to May 5, 2006

Remedy
Consumers 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 Contact
For additional information, contact DeVilbiss toll-free at (866) 323-9867 between 8 a.m. and 5p.m. ET Monday through Friday or visit the firm's website at www.devap.com

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