October 15, 2009
DeVilbiss Air Power Company is recalling about 620,000 pressure washers and 72,000 compressors, expanding on an earlier recall effort.
The pressure washers and air compressors have pneumatic tires with plastic hubs that can burst, posing fracture and laceration hazards to consumers.
DeVilbiss has received more than 100 injury reports, including hand and finger fractures and lacerations and reports of minor property damage and damage to vehicles. The December 2006 recall announcement reported more than 26 reports of injuries.
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.
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.
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.
For additional information, contact DeVilbiss toll-free at (866) 323-9867 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or visit the firms Web site at www.devap.com (pdf)
The recall is being conducted in cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC).
