Portable Air Compressors Sold Exclusively at Advance Auto Parts Stores Recalled Due to Fire and Electrical Hazards
Source: CPSC Recall #08210
Recall Date
2008-03-06
Manufacturer
Advance Stores Co., d.b.a. Advance Auto Parts, of Roanoke, Va.
Units Affected
About 64,000
Products Involved
Strike Force™ Portable Air Compressors
Hazard
The compressor's motor can overheat and ignite the protective cover, posing a fire hazard to consumers. Also, the cover might not prevent internal components from being touched, which poses an electrical shock hazard.
Remedy
Consumers should stop using the air compressor immediately and return it to any Advance Auto Parts store for a full refund.
Reported Injuries
The firm has received four reports of fires. No injuries have been reported.
Sold At
Advance Auto Parts stores nationwide and online at www.partsamerica.com from October 2006 through December 2007 for about $90.
Manufactured In
China
Full Recall Description
The recall involves the 4.6-gallon, 3.5 HP Strike Force™ brand portable air compressor and includes the following model and serial numbers: Model Number Serial No. BMM2524 (25254) JWAPC4005xxxxxxxxx AC251FT (2516) YFJAC4005xxxxxxxxxx APC4005 (4005) CSCC4005xxxxxxxxxxx The compressor has twin air tanks that are black-colored. The model and serial numbers are located on the compressor's housing.
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