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1. CPSC, Ingersoll-Rand Co. Announce Recall of Portable Air Compressors
Sold Between 1983 and 1991
2. CPSC, Roto Zip Tool Corporation Announce Recall of Handheld Saws
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For Immediate Release
February 26, 2002
Release # 02-108
CPSC Media Contact: Kim Dulic (301) 504-0580 Ext. 1183
Ingersoll-Rand's Recall Hotline: (877) 552-2952
CPSC, Ingersoll-Rand Co. Announce Recall of Portable Air Compressors
Sold Between 1983 and 1991
WASHINGTON, D.C. - In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety
Commission (CPSC), Ingersoll-Rand Company, of Woodcliff Lake, N.J., is
voluntarily recalling about 458,000 portable air compressors sold
between 1983 and 1991. Internal corrosion to the inner wall of the air
receiver tank can cause the air tank to unexpectedly rupture allowing
pressurized air to suddenly and forcefully escape, posing risk of injury
to consumers.
Ingersoll-Rand has received 11 reports of sudden tank failure in
these portable air compressors.
The recalled portable compressors have single-phase electric
motors up to 3hp or gasoline engines up to 8hp with tank sizes up to 30
gallons. The compressors were marketed under various brand names,
including Ajax, Charge Air Pro, Energair, Guardian Power, MacTool, Power
Force, Rallye, Rand 4000, and Steel Driver. The compressors have serial
numbers beginning with the prefix "C" or "DC". The model numbers begin
with the following prefixes - 1B, 1D, 1E, 1I, 2B, 2D, 2E, 3B, 3D, 3E,
4B, 4E, 5E, 5G, 15E, 23HP, 75, 75E, 250E, AB, AIR, AJ, C, CAP, CB, CL,
CO, CP, CR, CS, CT, EA, GC, GP, HP, HPC, IR, IRC, LTD, MT, OI, PF, RA,
RL, RP, RY, SC, SDS, SE, THP, and WB. Model and serial numbers are
located on a plate or sticker attached to the outside housing of the air
compressor. On some oil-less models, the model and serial numbers are
affixed to an internal floor baffle beneath a removable plastic cabinet.
Hardware and construction supply stores nationwide sold the air
compressors from 1983 through 1991 for between $150 and $400.
Air compressor receiver tanks do not have an infinite life. Tank
life is dependent upon several factors, some of which include operating
conditions, ambient conditions, proper installations, field
modifications, and the level of maintenance. The exact effect of these
factors on air receiver life is difficult to predict. Due to the
current age of these products, Ingersoll-Rand is voluntarily undertaking
this action to take these products out of service.
Consumers should stop using the air compressors immediately and
contact Ingersoll-Rand for instructions on returning the compressor,
freight paid. Consumers will have the option of being sent a check for
$100.00 or receiving a $200.00 credit towards the purchase of a new
DD2T2 air compressor. For more information, consumers can contact
Ingersoll-Rand at (877) 552-2952 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday
through Friday or visit the firm's web site at
www.air.ingersoll- rand.com.
To see a picture of the recalled product(s) and/or to establish a link
from your
web site to this press release on CPSC's web site, link to the following
address:
http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml02/02108.html ***************
For Immediate Release
February 26, 2002
Release # 02-109
CPSC Media Contact: Kim Dulic (301) 504-0580 Ext. 1183
Roto Zip Recall Hotline: (800) 920-1467
CPSC, Roto Zip Tool Corporation Announce Recall of Handheld Saws
WASHINGTON, D.C. - In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety
Commission (CPSC), Roto Zip Tool Corporation, of Cross Plains, Wis., is
voluntarily recalling about 1.9 million handheld saws. The handles on
these saws can separate from the body, causing the operator to be cut.
CPSC and Roto Zip Tool Corp. have received 360 reports of loose or
separating handles on the saws. As a result, there have been 19 reports
of injuries to consumers, including some cuts requiring stitches.
The recall includes Revolution(R), RebelTM and SolarisTM model
Spiral SawTM power tools. The brand name and "ROTOZIP SPIRAL SAW" are
written on the side of the tools. The saws are mostly black or red. The
recalled saws include the serial numbers listed below:
Saw Model: Revolution(R) Serial Number Range01: through 1,145,000
Saw Model: RebelTM Serial Number Range01: through 415,000
Saw Model: SolarisTM Serial Number Range: 01 through 270,000
Home, hardware and department stores, and infomercials sold these
saws nationwide from December 1999 through January 2002 for between $50
and $190.
Consumers should remove the handle from their recalled saw if
there is a loose fit between the tool handle and the tool body, and
contact Roto Zip Tool Corp. to receive a free replacement handle. For
more information, contact the Roto Zip Tool Corp. toll-free at (800)
920-1467 between 7 a.m. and 7 p.m. CT any day of the week, or visit the
firm's web site at
www.rotozip.com. To see a picture of the recalled product(s) and/or to establish a link
from your
web site to this press release on CPSC's web site, link to the following
address:
http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml02/02109.html
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