Sears issues safety warning for certain Craftsman air compressors
Posted February 7, 2011 7:18 pm.
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TORONTO, Ont. – Sears Canada has issued a safety warning which concerns certain Craftsman air compressors sold at Sears stores.
The compressor motor can overheat and pose a fire hazard.
The 15 gallon units were sold at Sears stores – both online and through the Sears catalogue – from September 2002 to June 2006.
Customers have been advised to stop using the machines immediately and contact the manufacturer, Devilbliss at 1-866-220-5627 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. Monday to Friday for information about a free repair.
Customers can also visit the company’s website by clicking here.
The following models are affected:
Model Number Sears Item Number Tank Tank Color Date Range
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919-72412 72412 15 Gallon Red 9/2002 to 5/2005
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919-72412-1 72412 15 Gallon Red 9/2002 to 5/2005
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919-72413 72413 15 Gallon Red 9/2002 to 5/2005
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919-72413-1 72413 15 Gallon Red 9/2002 to 5/2005
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