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Additional Injuries Prompt DeVilbiss to Reannounce Recall of Pressure Washers and Air Compressors Due to Fracture and Laceration Hazards

Both Products Were Sold At Home Centers And Hardware Stores Nationwide. Recalled Pressure Washers Were Sold From January 2004 Through November 2005 For Between $300 And $1,400. The Recalled Air Compressors Were Sold Between December 2004 And October 2006 For Between $300 And $500. recall product photo 1Both Products Were Sold At Home Centers And Hardware Stores Nationwide. Recalled Pressure Washers Were Sold From January 2004 Through November 2005 For Between $300 And $1,400. The Recalled Air Compressors Were Sold Between December 2004 And October 2006 For Between $300 And $500. recall product photo 2

CPSC Recall Notice

Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-9.

The recalled pressures washers and air compressors were sold under the following brands and model numbers: Brand Model Numbers Manufacture Dates Pressure washers Delta DTH2450, DTH2450-1, D2750H, D2400H-2, D2400H-3, D2700K-1, DTT2450 1/27/04 through 8/3/05 Excell XR2750-1, XR2600, XR2600-1, XR2600-2, XR2500-1 1/26/04 through 11/2/05 Porter-Cable PCV2250-2, PC2525SP-1, PCE1700-3, PCH2401-1, PCK3030SP-1, PCV2500, PCH2800C, PCE1700-2, PCH2425-2 6/4/04 through 10/24/05 Pressure-Wave PWH2500, PWH2500K 1/6/05 through 10/31/05 Water Driver WHAB2627-1 6/11/04-7/19/05 Air Compressors Porter-Cable CFFR350B-1, C3151-1, C3551-1, PTA51 Service Kit December 16, 2004 to May 5, 2006 The pressure washers' brand, model number and manufacturing date are located on the name plate on the rear of the engine base. On the air compressors the brand, model number and manufacturing date are located on the front of the motor housing. Only pressure washers and compressors with pneumatic tires with plastic tire hubs are affected; pressure washers and compressors with solid tires or metal tire hubs are not affected.

Corrective Action (per CPSC)

Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-9.

Consumers should stop using these products immediately and contact DeVilbiss to obtain the location of the nearest service center to receive a free replacement of the tires.

✅ What you should do

  1. Stop using the product if you own it.
  2. Check the model number, lot code, or sell-by date against the recall notice above.
  3. Contact Both Products Were Sold At Home Centers And Hardware Stores Nationwide. Recalled Pressure Washers Were Sold From January 2004 Through November 2005 For Between $300 And $1,400. The Recalled Air Compressors Were Sold Between December 2004 And October 2006 For Between $300 And $500. or the retailer where you bought it for a refund, replacement, or repair.
  4. For the most current official instructions, visit the CPSC recall page.
  5. If you've been hurt by this product, report the incident to CPSC.

Consumer Contact (per CPSC)

Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-9.

For additional information, consumers with these pressure washers and air compressors should contact DeVilbiss by calling Porter-Cable toll-free at 888-848-5175 between 8 a.m. and 6 p.m. ET Monday through Friday.

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Both Products Were Sold At Home Centers And Hardware Stores Nationwide. Recalled Pressure Washers Were Sold From January 2004 Through November 2005 For Between $300 And $1,400. The Recalled Air Compressors Were Sold Between December 2004 And October 2006 For Between $300 And $500. Recall FAQ

Both Products Were Sold At Home Centers And Hardware Stores Nationwide. Recalled Pressure Washers Were Sold From January 2004 Through November 2005 For Between $300 And $1,400. The Recalled Air Compressors Were Sold Between December 2004 And October 2006 For Between $300 And $500. is the subject of an appliances recall: Additional Injuries Prompt DeVilbiss to Reannounce Recall of Pressure Washers and Air Compressors Due to Fracture and Laceration Hazards. The notice was published on October 6, 2009 by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). Approximately 620,000 units are potentially affected.