HDX™ and Powermate® two-gallon air compressors
Description: This recall involves HDX™ and Powermate® brand two-gallon electric air compressors. Each air compressor has a pair of one-gallon tanks that are stacked upon each other. The air compressors are 120-volts, have an operating pressure maximum of 100 PSI and air delivery of .4 SCFM at 90 psi. The HDX™ air compressors are gray with HDX printed in white on the top cylinder. HDX™ model number/sku numbers include VSP0000201.HDX, VSP0000201.HDX1 and 947282, with numeric serial numbers. The model and serial numbers are printed on a sticker on the back of the top air compressor cylinder. The Powermate® air compressors are red with Powermate printed in white on the top cylinder. HDX or Powermate compressors with a letter in the serial numbers are not included. Powermate® model numbers include VSP0000201, VSP0000201.01, VSP0000201.KIT and VSP0000201.NS with numeric serial numbers. [Learn More]
About 100,000 in the United States and 7,000 in Canada units were affected by this recall.
Air Compressors Recalled by MAT Industries Due to Shock Hazard
HDX air compressor. HDX air compressor label with model and serial number
HDX™ and Powermate® two-gallon air compressors Recall Information
| Country of Origin | China |
| Recall Date | 02/12/2014 |
| Recall ID | 1621 |
| Recall Number | 14105 |
| Product Type | Air Compressors |
| Hazard | The terminals of the pressure switch can come into contact with the motor housing and electrify the air compressors, posing a shock hazard to consumers. |
| Injuries | None reported |
| Remedy | Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled air compressors and contact MAT Industries for a free repair. |
| Remedy Option | Repair |
| Contact | Industries toll-free at (855) 922-2300 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday or online at www.powermate.com and click on Air Compressors, then VSP0000201 and online at www.homedepot.com and click on Product Recalls for more information. |
| Last Updated | 01/08/2015 |
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