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King Canada recalls Performance Plus Air Compressor
- Starting date:
- June 11, 2014
- Posting date:
- June 11, 2014
- Type of communication:
- Consumer Product Recall
- Subcategory:
- Household Items
- Source of recall:
- Health Canada
- Issue:
- Fire Hazard
- Audience:
- General Public
- Identification number:
- RA-39711
Affected products
Performance Plus, 4-gallon air compressor model number 8488N
Product description
This recall involves the Performance Plus, 4-gallon air compressor identified by model number 8488N. The product is a 2.5HP, 9 Amp, 110 Volt, 1720 RPM 4-gallon air compressor with two 2-gallon (7.6-litre) red tanks stacked one on top of the other, with a maximum operating pressure of 120 PSI and air delivery of 4.1 standard cubic feet of air per minute at 90 PSI.
The brand name “Performance Plus” can be found on the top tank. The model number, 8488N, is located on the unit name plate on the rear of the compressor on the frame.
Please note that a previous model 8488 was CSA approved and certified through another factory and is not included in this recall.
Hazard identified
This air compressor model is unauthorized to bear the CSA mark for sale in Canada and may pose a fire hazard.
Health Canada has received one report of an incident involving the air compressor where burn damage to the shroud cover was observed. No injuries were reported.
Number sold
Approximately 5,000 units of the recalled product were sold across Canada.
Time period sold
The recalled products were sold from November 2010 through May 2014.
Place of origin
Manufactured in China.
Companies
- Distributor
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King Canada Tools Inc.
Dorval
Quebec
CANADA
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What you should do
Consumers should immediately stop using this Performance Plus air compressor model and contact the original dealer for a replacement.
For more information, consumers may contact King Canada Service by telephone at 1-877-636-4214 between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or by email.
Please note that the Canada Consumer Product Safety Act prohibits recalled products from being redistributed, sold or even given away in Canada.
Health Canada would like to remind Canadians to report any health or safety incidents related to the use of this product or any other consumer product or cosmetic by filling out the Consumer Product Incident Report Form.