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further details on craftsman air compressor recall

updated thu 2 jun 11

 

Dinah Snipes Steveni on wed 1 jun 11


Hi List:

Here's the info I rec'd this morning from Sears. All Craftsman brand.

"Model: 919.166440/15 gallon vertical/ Date of Manufacture: 5/2004 - 3/2005
Model: 919-167240/15 gallon horiz/DoM 9/2000 - 3/2003
Model: 919-167241/15 gal horiz/DoM 9/2002 - 12/2003
Model: 919-167242/15 gal horiz/ DoM 7/2003 - 5/2005
Model: 919-167243/15 gal horiz/ DoM 5/2004 - 1/2005
Model: 919-167250/15 gal horiz/ DoM 12/2002 - 12/2003
Model: 919-167251/15 gal horiz/ DoM 7/2003 - 8/2004

"NOT affected by recall 919.166441, 919.166442, 919.166443, and 919.166444.

"Sears has been advised by the manufacturer of the air compressor, DeVilbis=
s Air Power Company ("DeVilbiss"), that the motor on certain air compressor=
s can overheat, posing a fire hazard.

"If you have located the model number and manufacturing date of your air co=
mpressor please record the numbers and call Sears toll free at 1-888-279-80=
13. Call taker will verify whether your compressor is affected by recall a=
nd give you a location where you can drop off your compressor for repair.

Dinah
Mount Vernon, WA.
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