CPSCCPSC · Consumer products·Recall number 02249
Electric Air Compressors
Published October 15, 2025 · Recall initiated: September 12, 2002
What's the hazard
The capacitors on these compressors can overheat, catch fire and ignite the plastic cover above the capacitor.
What to do
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled Model 191000 and 192000 air compressors and should contact Northern Tool for a refund.
Recall details
- Brand
- Northern Tool & Equipment, of Burnsville, Minn.
- Manufacturer
- Northern Tool & Equipment, of Burnsville, Minn.
- Distributor
- Northern Tool sold the recalled Model 191000 and 192000 air compressors through direct mail and Northern Tool specialty stores nationwide, from January 2002 to May 2002, for between $110 and $120.
- Country
- US
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