DeVilbiss Recalls Air Compressors Due to Fire Hazard
Source: CPSC Recall #11117
Recall Date
2011-02-03
Manufacturer
DeVilbiss Air Power Company of Jackson, Tenn.
Units Affected
About 460,000
Products Involved
Air compressors
Hazard
The air compressor motor can overheat, posing a fire hazard.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using and unplug the recalled compressors and call DeVilbiss or Sears for a free inspection and repair.
Reported Injuries
DeVilbiss received nine reports of motors overheating, including three reports of fire damage to surrounding property. No injuries have been reported.
Sold At
DeVilbiss, Porter-Cable, Husky, and Delta Shopmaster brand compressors were sold at home centers nationwide from January 2003 through December 2004 for between $199 and $299. Craftsman-brand compressors were sold at Sears stores nationwide from September 2000 through December 2005 for between $199 and $229.
Manufactured In
United States
Full Recall Description
The recalled compressors were sold under the Craftsman, Delta Shopmaster, DeVilbiss, Husky and Porter-Cable brand names. The model number and manufacture date on each unit is located on the unit name plate on the tank. The model numbers, brands, tank size, orientation and color are shown below: Brand Model Number Tank Tank Color Manufacture Date Range Craftsman 919-16644 15 gal. vertical Red 5/2004 - 3/2005 Craftsman 919-16724 15 gal. horizontal Red 9/2000 - 3/2003 Craftsman 919-16724-1 15 gal. horizontal Red 9/2002 - 12/2003 Craftsman 919-16724-2 15 gal. horizontal Red 7/2003 - 5/2005 Craftsman 919-16724-3 15 gal. horizontal Red 5/2004 - 1/2005 Craftsman 919-16725 15 gal. horizontal Red 12/2002 - 12/2003 Craftsman 919-16725-1 15 gal. horizontal Red 7/2003 - 8/2004 Porter-Cable C2000-WK 6 gal. pancake Red 1/2004 - 5/2004 Porter-Cable C3001 4 gal. stacked Red 1/2004 - 7/2004 Delta Shopmaster CP503 12 gal. horizontal Gray 6/2002 - 3/2003 Delta Shopmaster CP503-1 12 gal. horizontal Gray 5/2003 - 3/2004 DeVilbiss Impact Series HFAC 3030 3 gal. horizontal Blue 1/2003 - 7/2004 Husky Y6010-WK 25 gal. vertical Red 2/2003 - 9/2003 Husky Y6010-WK-1 25 gal. vertical Red 7/2003 - 9/2003 Husky Y6020-WK 25 gal. vertical Red 5/2003 - 3/2004
Data source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) via SaferProducts.gov.
For the most current recall information, check directly with CPSC or the manufacturer.
Last verified: 2026-03-28