CPSC, Northern Tool & Equipment Announce Recall of Air Compressors

Active Recall Announced September 12, 2002 CPSC #02249

Quick answer

CPSC, Northern Tool & Equipment Announce Recall of Air Compressors is CPSC recall #02249, announced on September 12, 2002. The CPSC cites the following hazard: The recalled air compressors are Model 191000 and Model 192000. The model number on both units can be found on the shipping carton and invoice. The Model 191000 is a 2.5 HP air compressor with a red, six- gallon capacity tank. A blue "Northern Industrial Tools" label is on the side of the tank. The compressor motor sits on top the tank and is covered with a black plastic shell. The Model 192000 is a 2.5 HP unit with twin two-gallon tanks. The twin tanks are red and stacked vertically on one side of the unit. A blue "Northern Industrial Tools" label is on the side of the top tank. The motor is located at the base of the unit, adjacent to the twin tanks, and is partially covered with a black plastic shell. This recall includes only those Model 191000 and 192000 compressors sold between January and May 2002. The remedy is consumers should immediately stop using the recalled model 191000 and 192000 air compressors and should contact northern tool for a refund.. Affected brand: Northern Tool & Equipment.

Hazard

The recalled air compressors are Model 191000 and Model 192000. The model number on both units can be found on the shipping carton and invoice. The Model 191000 is a 2.5 HP air compressor with a red, six- gallon capacity tank. A blue "Northern Industrial Tools" label is on the side of the tank. The compressor motor sits on top the tank and is covered with a black plastic shell. The Model 192000 is a 2.5 HP unit with twin two-gallon tanks. The twin tanks are red and stacked vertically on one side of the unit. A blue "Northern Industrial Tools" label is on the side of the top tank. The motor is located at the base of the unit, adjacent to the twin tanks, and is partially covered with a black plastic shell. This recall includes only those Model 191000 and 192000 compressors sold between January and May 2002.

Affected products

Electric Air Compressors

Recalled brands

Northern Tool & Equipment

Remedy

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled Model 191000 and 192000 air compressors and should contact Northern Tool for a refund.

Recall date

September 12, 2002

Categories

Air Compressors

Frequently asked questions

What is CPSC recall #02249?

CPSC recall #02249 covers CPSC, Northern Tool & Equipment Announce Recall of Air Compressors, announced by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission on September 12, 2002. The CPSC cites the following hazard: The recalled air compressors are Model 191000 and Model 192000. The model number on both units can be found on the shipping carton and invoice. The Model 191000 is a 2.5 HP air compressor with a red, six- gallon capacity tank. A blue "Northern Industrial Tools" label is on the side of the tank. The compressor motor sits on top the tank and is covered with a black plastic shell. The Model 192000 is a 2.5 HP unit with twin two-gallon tanks. The twin tanks are red and stacked vertically on one side of the unit. A blue "Northern Industrial Tools" label is on the side of the top tank. The motor is located at the base of the unit, adjacent to the twin tanks, and is partially covered with a black plastic shell. This recall includes only those Model 191000 and 192000 compressors sold between January and May 2002.

What is the remedy for recall #02249?

The CPSC remedy for recall #02249 is consumers should immediately stop using the recalled model 191000 and 192000 air compressors and should contact northern tool for a refund.. Consumers should stop using the product and follow the instructions in the official CPSC notice.

I sell this product on Shopify. What do I need to do?

If you sell CPSC, Northern Tool & Equipment Announce Recall of Air Compressors on Shopify, stop selling the affected units immediately, notify customers who purchased them, and consider whether you have a Section 15(b) reporting obligation to the CPSC. RecallDocket helps Shopify merchants identify affected SKUs and prepare the required safety report.

Where is the official CPSC notice for this recall?

The primary source is the official CPSC notice at https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2002/CPSC-Northern-Tool--Equipment-Announce-Recall-of-Air-Compressors-. RecallDocket links to it from this page.

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