CPSC, Ingersoll-Rand Co. Announce Recall of Portable Air Compressors Sold Between 1983 and 1991
CPSC recall 02108. Recall date: . Last publish date of the CPSC notice: .
Hazard, in the words of CPSC
Internal corrosion to the inner wall of the air receiver tank can cause the air tank to unexpectedly rupture, allowing pressurized air to suddenly and forcefully escape, posing risk of injury to consumers.
Remedy, in the words of CPSC
Consumers should stop using the air compressors immediately and contact Ingersoll-Rand for instructions on returning the compressor, freight paid. Consumers will have the option of being sent a check for $100.00 or receiving a $200.00 credit towards the purchase of a new DD2T2 air compressor.
CPSC recall 02108 has the recall date 26 Feb 2002. The notice names the firm Ingersoll-Rand. The recall has about 458,000 units. The median CPSC recall of 2002 has 12,000 units. CPSC gives the product type Air Compressors.
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| Incidents and injuries | Ingersoll-Rand has received 11 reports of sudden tank failure in these portable air compressors. No injuries have been reported. |
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| Units | 458,000 |
| Description | The recalled portable compressors have single-phase electric motors up to 3hp or gasoline engines up to 8hp with tank sizes up to 30 gallons. The compressors were marketed under various brand names, including Ajax, Charge Air Pro, Energair, Guardian Power, MacTool, Power Force, Rallye, Rand 4000, and Steel Driver. The compressors have serial numbers beginning with the prefix "C" or "DC". The model numbers begin with the following prefixes - 1B, 1D, 1E, 1I, 2B, 2D, 2E, 3B, 3D, 3E, 4B, 4E, 5E, 5G, 15E, 23HP, 75, 75E, 250E, AB, AIR, AJ, C, CAP, CB, CL, CO, CP, CR, CS, CT, EA, GC, GP, HP, HPC, IR, IRC, LTD, MT, OI, PF, RA, RL, RP, RY, SC, SDS, SE, THP, and WB. Model and serial numbers are located on a plate or sticker attached to the outside housing of the air compressor. On some oil-less models, the model and serial numbers are affixed to an internal floor baffle, beneath a removable plastic cabinet. Air compressor receiver tanks do not have an infinite life. Tank life is dependent upon several factors, some of which include operating conditions, ambient conditions, proper installations, field modifications, and the level of maintenance. The exact effect of these factors on air… |
| Product | Portable Air Compressor, About 458,000, Air Compressors |
| Sold at | Hardware and construction supply stores nationwide sold the air compressors, from 1983 through 1991, for between $150 and $400. |
| Manufacturer | Ingersoll-Rand Company |
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The recall in context
- Units in this recall
- 458,000Median of 2002: 12,000
- CPSC recalls of 2002
- 256
- Recalls of 2002 with one of the same hazards
- 17%
- Recalls of 2002 in the category Air Compressors
- 1%
- Recalls on the register that name Ingersoll-Rand
- 1
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Recall Register. CPSC recall 02108. https://recallregister.com/product/2100-cpsc-ingersoll-rand-co-announce-recall-of-portable-air-compressors-sol/. Source: CPSC Recall Retrieval Web Services. Data through .
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- US Consumer Product Safety Commission
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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 02108 report injuries?
- The CPSC notice says:
Ingersoll-Rand has received 11 reports of sudden tank failure in these portable air compressors. No injuries have been reported.
- Where was the product sold?
- The CPSC notice says:
Hardware and construction supply stores nationwide sold the air compressors, from 1983 through 1991, for between $150 and $400.
- How many units are in CPSC recall 02108?
- The CPSC notice gives this number:
About 458,000