Advance Auto Parts All-Power America Strike Force Portable Air Compressors

Description: Portable Air Compressors Sold Exclusively at Advance Auto Parts Stores Recalled Due to Fire and Electrical Hazards NEWS from CPSC U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission Office of Information and Public Affairs Washington, DC 20207 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 6, 2008 Release #08-210 Firm's Recall Hotline: (888) 896-6881 CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772 CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908 Portable Air Compressors Sold Exclusively at Advance Auto Parts Stores Recalled Due to Fire and Electrical Hazards WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product. Name of Product: Strike Force? Portable Air Compressors Units: About 64,000 Supplier: All-Power America, of City of Industry, Calif. Importer: Advance Stores Co., d.b.a. Advance Auto Parts, of Roanoke, Va. Hazard: 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. Incidents/Injuries: The firm has received four reports of fires. No injuries have been reported. Description: 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. Sold at: Advance Auto Parts stores nationwide and online at www.partsamerica.com from October 2006 through December 2007 for about $90. Manufactured in: China Remedy: Consumers should stop using the air compressor immediately and return it to any Advance Auto Parts store for a full refund. Consumer Contact: 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 [Learn More]