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CPSC, DeWALT Announce Recall to Repair Air Compressors

Date: June 21, 2005
Company: DeWALT Industrial Tool Company, Baltimore, Md.
Status: Ongoing
Source: CPSC

What You Should Do

Stop using this product immediately. Do not consume, use, or distribute it.

Consumers should stop using the compressors immediately and contact DeWALT for the location of the nearest service center to receive a free inspection or repair, if necessary.

Affected Products

Only DeWALT D55143 three-gallon hand-carry oil-free air compressors with date codes 200448, 200453, 200502 through 200505, 200508, and 200509 are included in the recall. The date code is printed on the name plate on the rear air tank of the unit. Units marked with an "R" on the end cap of the unit are not included in this recall.

Why Was This Recalled?

Due to a wiring insulation defect, the unit may pose a possible shock hazard.

Where Was This Sold?

Distribution information not available.

About DeWALT Industrial Tool Company, Baltimore, Md.

DeWALT Industrial Tool Company, Baltimore, Md. has 1 total recall tracked by RecallDetector.

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Data sourced from the CPSC. Last updated March 26, 2026. View original report