CONSUMER SAFETY ALERT
The compressor's motor can overheat and ignite the protective cover, posing a fire hazard to consumers. Also, the cover might not prevent internal components from being touched, which poses an electrical shock hazard.
Portable Air Compressors Sold Exclusively at Advance Auto Parts Stores Recalled Due to Fire and Electrical Hazards
The recall involves the 4.6-gallon, 3.5 HP Strike Force™ brand portable air compressor and includes the following model and serial numbers: Model Number Serial No. BMM2524 (25254) JWAPC4005xxxxxxxxx AC251FT (2516) YFJAC4005xxxxxxxxxx APC4005 (4005) CSCC4005xxxxxxxxxxx The compressor has twin air tanks that are black-colored. The model and serial numbers are located on the compressor's housing.
Required Consumer Action
Consumers should stop using the air compressor immediately and return it to any Advance Auto Parts store for a full refund.
Contact Information
For further information, contact All-Power America toll-free at (888) 896-6881 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, or visit either www.allpoweramerica.com or www.advanceautoparts.com
Recall Details
Sold At
Advance Auto Parts stores nationwide and online at www.partsamerica.com from October 2006 through December 2007 for about $90.
Injuries
The firm has received four reports of fires. No injuries have been reported.
Recall Number
08210
Product Information
Product Name
Strike Force™ Portable Air Compressors
Product Type
Air Compressors
Number of Units
About 64,000
Imported By
Advance Stores Co., d.b.a. Advance Auto Parts, of Roanoke, Va.
Distributed By
All-Power America, of City of Industry, Calif.
Manufactured In
China