FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
April 11, 2006
Release #06-136
Firm's Hotline: (800) 445-0089
CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772
CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908
CPSC, Tap Enterprises Inc. Recalls Air Compressors Due to Fire and Electrocution Hazards
WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in
cooperation with the manufacturers named below, today announced
voluntary recalls of the following consumer products. Consumers should
stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed.
Name of Product: Mini 2-Galllon Pancake Air Compressors
Units: About 11,300
Importer: Tap Enterprises, Inc., dba Cummins Industrial Tools, of Spring
Hill, Kansas
Hazard: An undersized power cord can overheat and pose a fire hazard. In
addition, improper assembly of the power cord strain relief component
and improper routing of internal conductors can cause a shock hazard to
consumers.
Incidents/Injuries: The firm has received 40 reports of compressors
failing to work, including two incidents of smoke and fire. One incident
resulted in $30,000 worth of property damage to a stand-alone garage. No
injuries have been reported.
Description: The mini-pancake air compressors were sold with yellow,
blue, gray or silver-painted tanks. Item #2112 and "CUMMINS INDUSTRIAL
TOOLS, AIR COMPRESSOR (OILESS), 110V.60Hz, 2 Gallon, Made in China" can
be found on the motor housing.
Sold Through: Mobile merchant sales, Web sites, and newspaper
advertisements nationwide from June 2004 through March 2006 for about
$50.
Manufactured in: China
Remedy: Consumers should stop using the 2-gallon mini compressors
immediately and contact Cummins for a refund of the purchase price
including shipping.
Consumer Contact: For more information on how to return the air
compressors, consumers should contact Cummins www.cumminstools.com