Recall #10-007 · Published October 6, 2009

DeVilbiss Air Power Company Pressure Washers and Air Compressors

Additional Injuries Prompt DeVilbiss to Reannounce Recall of Pressure Washers and Air Compressors Due to Fracture and Laceration Hazards

CPSC published a recall notice for DeVilbiss Air Power Company Pressure Washers and Air Compressors from DeVilbiss Air Power Company on October 6, 2009. CPSC identifies this hazard: The pressure washers and air compressors have pneumatic tires with plastic hubs that can burst, posing fracture and laceration hazards to consumers. The official remedy states: 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.

DeVilbiss Air Power Company Pressure Washers and Air Compressors
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Affected model numbers

DTH2450DTH2450-1D2750HD2400H-2D2400H-3D2700K-1DTT2450XR2750-1XR2600XR2600-1XR2600-2XR2500-1PCV2250-2PC2525SP-1PCE1700-3PCH2401-1PCK3030SP-1PCV2500PCH2800CPCE1700-2PCH2425-2PWH2500PWH2500KWHAB2627-1CFFR350B-1C3151-1C3551-1PTA51
Additional identifying details

The recalled pressures 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 The pressure washers' brand, model number and manufacturing date are located on the name plate on the rear of the engine base.

Why it was recalled

The pressure washers and air compressors have pneumatic tires with plastic hubs that can burst, posing fracture and laceration hazards to consumers.

Incidents and injuries

DeVilbiss 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.

Official 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.

Product and sales details

Manufacturer
DeVilbiss Air Power Company, of Jackson, Tenn.
Recall number
10-007
Units
About 620,000 pressure washers and 72,000 compressors (Previously recalled in December 2006)
Manufactured in
United States
Sold at / sales period
Both products were sold at home centers and hardware stores nationwide. Recalled pressure washers were sold from January 2004 through November 2005 for between $300 and $1,400. The recalled air compressors were sold between December 2004 and October 2006 for between $300 and $500.

DeVilbiss Air Power Company Pressure Washers and Air Compressors

CPSC product type: Pressure Washers

Recall contact information

For additional information, consumers with these pressure washers and air compressors should contact DeVilbiss by calling Porter-Cable toll-free at 888-848-5175 between 8 a.m. and 6 p.m. ET Monday through Friday.

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