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Air Compressors Recalled by MAT Industries Due to Shock Hazard

Recall 14-105 · February 12, 2014 · MAT

What to doConsumers should immediately stop using the recalled air compressors and contact MAT Industries for a free repair.

Read the official CPSC notice

Recall at a glance

Recall number
14-105 (CPSC)
Recall date
February 12, 2014
Brand
MAT
Category
Other consumer products
Products
HDX™ and Powermate® two-gallon air compressors
Hazard
Shock Hazard
Hazard type
Electric shock
Remedy
Repair
Units
About 100,000 in the United States and 7,000 in Canada
Made in
China
Last updated by CPSC
January 8, 2015

What was recalled

This recall involves HDX™ and Powermate® brand two-gallon electric air compressors. Each air compressor has a pair of one-gallon tanks that are stacked upon each other. The air compressors are 120-volt, have an operating pressure maximum of 100 PSI and air delivery of .4 SCFM at 90 psi. The HDX™ air compressors are gray with HDX printed in white on the top cylinder. HDX™ model number/SKU numbers include VSP0000201.HDX, VSP0000201.HDX1 and 947282, with numeric serial numbers. The model and serial numbers are printed on a sticker on the back of the top air compressor cylinder. The Powermate® air compressors are red with Powermate printed in white on the top cylinder. HDX or Powermate compressors with a letter in the serial numbers are not included. Powermate® model numbers include VSP0000201, VSP0000201.01, VSP0000201.KIT and VSP0000201.NS with numeric serial numbers.

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  • HDX™ and Powermate® two-gallon air compressors · About 100,000 in the United States and 7,000 in Canada units

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Where it was sold

Companies named in the notice: The Home Depot and online at homedepot.com (HDX air compressors only), Menards and other stores (Powermate air compressors) nationwide from June 2010 through October 2013 for between $80 and $120.; MAT Industries LLC, of Long Grove, Ill..

Consumer contact

Industries toll-free at (855) 922-2300 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday or online at www.powermate.com and click on Air Compressors, then VSP0000201 and online at www.homedepot.com and click on Product Recalls for more information.

Recall history and context

Since 2019 CPSC has recorded 399 recalls in the other consumer products category, 68 recalls of them in the past 12 months.

Frequently asked questions

What was recalled?

HDX™ and Powermate® two-gallon air compressors (About 100,000 in the United States and 7,000 in Canada units). This recall involves HDX™ and Powermate® brand two-gallon electric air compressors.

Why was it recalled?

CPSC lists the reason as: Shock Hazard.

What should I do if I own one?

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled air compressors and contact MAT Industries for a free repair.

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