Tap Enterprises Inc. Recalls Air Compressors Due to Fire and Electrocution Hazards
CPSC recall 06136. Recall date: . Last publish date of the CPSC notice: .
Hazard, in the words of CPSC
An undersized power cord can overheat and pose a fire hazard. In addition, improper assembly of the power cord strain relief component and improper routing of internal conductors can cause a shock hazard to consumers.
Remedy, in the words of CPSC
Consumers should stop using the 2-gallon mini compressors immediately and contact Cummins for a refund of the purchase price, including shipping.
CPSC recall 06136 has the recall date 11 Apr 2006. The notice names the firm Tap Enterprises, Inc., dba Cummins Industrial Tools. The recall has about 11,300 units. The median CPSC recall of 2006 has 15,200 units. This register puts the recall under 3 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 | The firm has received 40 reports of compressors failing to work, including two incidents of smoke and fire. One incident resulted in $30,000 worth of property damage to a stand-alone garage. No injuries have been reported. |
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| Units | 11,300 |
| Description | The mini-pancake air compressors were sold with yellow-, blue-, gray- or silver-painted tanks. Item #2112 and "CUMMINS INDUSTRIAL TOOLS, AIR COMPRESSOR (OILESS), 110V.60Hz, 2 Gallon, Made in China" can be found on the motor housing. |
| Product | Mini 2-Galllon Pancake Air Compressors, About 11,300, Air Compressors |
| Sold at | Mobile merchant sales, Web sites, and newspaper advertisements nationwide from June 2004 through March 2006 for about $50. |
| Importer | Tap Enterprises, Inc., dba Cummins Industrial Tools |
| Made in | China |
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The recall in context
- Units in this recall
- 11,300Median of 2006: 15,200
- CPSC recalls of 2006
- 319
- Recalls of 2006 with one of the same hazards
- 36%
- Recalls of 2006 in the category Air Compressors
- 0%
- Recalls on the register that name Tap Enterprises, Inc., dba Cummins Industrial Tools
- 1
Official channels
- CPSC recall notice 06136The notice on the CPSC site, with the pictures and the contact of the firm.
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Recall Register. CPSC recall 06136. https://recallregister.com/product/3248-tap-enterprises-inc-recalls-air-compressors-due-to-fire-and-electrocut/. Source: CPSC Recall Retrieval Web Services. Data through .
Sources
- Source
- US Consumer Product Safety Commission
- Licence
- US government work, public domain
- Data retrieved
- 30 Sep 2026
- Newest CPSC recall on the register
- 24 Sep 2026
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Questions
- Does CPSC recall 06136 report injuries?
- The CPSC notice says:
The firm has received 40 reports of compressors failing to work, including two incidents of smoke and fire. One incident resulted in $30,000 worth of property damage to a stand-alone garage. No injuries have been reported.
- Where was the product sold?
- The CPSC notice says:
Mobile merchant sales, Web sites, and newspaper advertisements nationwide from June 2004 through March 2006 for about $50.
- How many units are in CPSC recall 06136?
- The CPSC notice gives this number:
About 11,300
- Where was the product made?
- The CPSC notice gives:
China