DeVilbiss Air Power Co Recalls Air Compressors Due to Fire Hazard
CPSC recall 12269. Recall date: . Last publish date of the CPSC notice: .
Hazard, in the words of CPSC
The air compressor motor can overheat, posing a fire hazard.
Remedy, in the words of CPSC
Consumers should immediately unplug and stop using the recalled compressors and call DeVilbiss Air Power Co. or Sears for a free repair kit.
CPSC recall 12269 has the recall date 30 Aug 2012. The notice names the firm DeVilbiss Air Power. The recall has about 460,000 units. The median CPSC recall of 2012 has 7,800 units. This register puts the recall under 2 hazards. The first is Fire. CPSC gives the product type Air Compressors.
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More of the notice
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| Incidents and injuries | DeVilbiss has received 10 reports of motors overheating. No injuries have been reported. |
|---|---|
| Units | 460,000 |
| Remedy options | Repair |
| Description | The recalled compressors were sold under the Craftsman, EX-CELL, Porter-Cable and Pro-Air II brand names. Recalled models have air slots at the end of the motor that form a horizontal and vertical grid. The model number on each unit is located on the unit name plate on the tank. The recalled model numbers, tank size, color and manufactured date are shown below: Brand Model Number Tank Tank Color Manufactured On or After Mfg Date or Yr-Week-xx Craftsman 919-165531 30 gal. vertical Red 37827 or 2003-30-xx Craftsman 919-165541 30 gal. vertical Red 37827 or 2003-30-xx Craftsman 919-165550 30 gal. vertical Red 37827 or 2003-30-xx Craftsman 919-165560 33 gal. horizontal Red 37827 or 2003-30-xx Craftsman 919-167280 26 gal. vertical Red 37827 or 2003-30-xx Craftsman 919-167281 26 gal. vertical Red 37827 or 2003-30-xx Craftsman 919-167311 30 gal. vertical Red 37827 or 2003-30-xx Craftsman 919-167312 30 gal. vertical Red 37827 or 2003-30-xx Craftsman 919-167320 33 gal. vertical Red 37827 or 2003-30-xx Craftsman 919-167321 33 gal. vertical Red 37827 or 2003-30-xx Craftsman 919-167341 33 gal. horizontal Red 37827 or 2003-30-xx Craftsman 919-167342 33 gal. horizontal Red 37827 or 2003-30-xx… |
| Product | Air compressors, About 460,000, Air Compressors |
| Sold at | EX-CELL, Porter-Cable and Pro-Air II-brand compressors were sold by industrial and construction distributors from July 2003 through December 2008 for between $259 and $299. Craftsman-brand compressors were sold at Sears stores nationwide from July 2003 through December 2008 for between $279 and… |
| Manufacturer | DeVilbiss Air Power Co |
| Made in | United States |
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The recall in context
- Units in this recall
- 460,000Median of 2012: 7,800
- CPSC recalls of 2012
- 310
- Recalls of 2012 with one of the same hazards
- 28%
- Recalls of 2012 in the category Air Compressors
- 0%
- Recalls on the register that name DeVilbiss Air Power
- 5
Other recalls of the firm
| Date | Recall |
|---|---|
| 3 Feb 2011 | DeVilbiss Recalls Air Compressors Due to Fire Hazard |
| 6 Oct 2009 | Additional Injuries Prompt DeVilbiss to Reannounce Recall of Pressure Washers and Air Compressors Due to Fracture and Laceration Hazards |
| 15 Dec 2006 | Pressure Washers and Air Compressors Recalled By DeVilbiss Due to Fracture and Laceration Hazards |
| 14 Dec 2001 | CPSC, DeVilbiss Air Power Co. Announce Recall of Porter-Cable Portable Generators |
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Recall Register. CPSC recall 12269. https://recallregister.com/product/1133-devilbiss-air-power-co-recalls-air-compressors-due-to-fire-hazard/. Source: CPSC Recall Retrieval Web Services. Data through .
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- Data retrieved
- 30 Sep 2026
- Newest CPSC recall on the register
- 24 Sep 2026
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Questions
- Does CPSC recall 12269 report injuries?
- The CPSC notice says:
DeVilbiss has received 10 reports of motors overheating. No injuries have been reported.
- Where was the product sold?
- The CPSC notice says:
EX-CELL, Porter-Cable and Pro-Air II-brand compressors were sold by industrial and construction distributors from July 2003 through December 2008 for between $259 and $299. Craftsman-brand compressors were sold at Sears stores nationwide from July 2003 through December 2008 for between $279 and…
- Which remedy options does CPSC list for recall 12269?
- CPSC lists 1 remedy option:
Repair
- How many units are in CPSC recall 12269?
- The CPSC notice gives this number:
About 460,000