CPSC, Northern Tool & Equipment Announce Recall of Air Compressors
⚠ Critical Alert — Stop Using Immediately
This product has been flagged with severe risks (fire or burn). Stop using it now and contact the brand or CPSC for a refund, repair, or replacement.
CPSC Recall Notice
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-2217.
The recalled air compressors are Model 191000 and Model 192000. The model number on both units can be found on the shipping carton and invoice. The Model 191000 is a 2.5 HP air compressor with a red, six- gallon capacity tank. A blue "Northern Industrial Tools" label is on the side of the tank. The compressor motor sits on top the tank and is covered with a black plastic shell. The Model 192000 is a 2.5 HP unit with twin two-gallon tanks. The twin tanks are red and stacked vertically on one side of the unit. A blue "Northern Industrial Tools" label is on the side of the top tank. The motor is located at the base of the unit, adjacent to the twin tanks, and is partially covered with a black plastic shell. This recall includes only those Model 191000 and 192000 compressors sold between January and May 2002.
Corrective Action (per CPSC)
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-2217.
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled Model 191000 and 192000 air compressors and should contact Northern Tool for a refund.
✅ What you should do
- Stop using the product if you own it.
- Check the model number, lot code, or sell-by date against the recall notice above.
- Contact Northern Tool Sold The Recalled Model 191000 And 192000 Air Compressors Through Direct Mail And Northern Tool Specialty Stores Nationwide, From January 2002 To May 2002, For Between $110 And $120. or the retailer where you bought it for a refund, replacement, or repair.
- For the most current official instructions, visit the CPSC recall page.
- If you've been hurt by this product, report the incident to CPSC.
Consumer Contact (per CPSC)
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-2217.
For more information, consumers can contact Northern Tool at (800) 222-5381 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday or visit the firm's web site at www.northerntool.com
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Northern Tool Sold The Recalled Model 191000 And 192000 Air Compressors Through Direct Mail And Northern Tool Specialty Stores Nationwide, From January 2002 To May 2002, For Between $110 And $120. Recall FAQ
Northern Tool Sold The Recalled Model 191000 And 192000 Air Compressors Through Direct Mail And Northern Tool Specialty Stores Nationwide, From January 2002 To May 2002, For Between $110 And $120. is the subject of a tools recall: CPSC, Northern Tool & Equipment Announce Recall of Air Compressors. The notice was published on September 12, 2002 by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). Approximately 3,400 units are potentially affected.