The machines may pose a shock hazard
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MAT Industries of Long Grove, Ill., is recalling about 107,000 HDX and Powermate two-gallon air compressors in the U.S. and Canada.
The terminals of the pressure switch can come into contact with the motor housing and electrify the air compressors, posing a shock hazard to consumers.
No incidents or injuries have been reported.
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-volts, 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. Powermate model numbers include VSP0000201, VSP0000201.01, VSP0000201.KIT and VSP0000201.NS with numeric serial numbers.
HDX or Powermate compressors with a letter in the serial numbers are not included.
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled air compressors and contact MAT Industries for a free repair.
Consumers may contact MAT Industries toll-free at (855) 922-2300 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday.
