CPSC Recall in 2006: CPSC, Tap Enterprises Inc. Recalls Air Compressors Due to Fire and Electrocution Hazards

Updated on March 25, 2026.

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Data Source: CPSC.

Recall Number: 06-136

Date: April 10, 2006

Product Name: Mini 2-Galllon Pancake Air Compressors

Recall Description:

WASHINGTON, D.C. - In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Tap Enterprises, Inc., dba Cummins Industrial Tools, of Spring Hill, Kansas, is voluntarily recalling about 11,300 Mini 2-Galllon Pancake Air Compressors. An undersized power cord can overheat and pose a fire hazard. In addition, improper assembly of the power cord strain relief component and improper routing of internal conductors can cause a shock hazard to consumers.Name of Product: Mini 2-Galllon Pancake Air CompressorsUnits: About 11,300Importer: Tap Enterprises, Inc., dba Cummins Industrial Tools, of Spring Hill, KansasHazard: An undersized power cord can overheat and pose a fire hazard. In addition, improper assembly of the power cord strain relief component and improper routing of internal conductors can cause a shock hazard to consumers.Incidents/Injuries: The firm has received 40 reports of compressors failing to work, including two incidents of smoke and fire. One incident resulted in $30,000 worth of property damage to a stand-alone garage. No injuries have been reported.Description: The mini-pancake air compressors were sold with yellow, blue, gray or silver-painted tanks. Item #2112 and "CUMMINS INDUSTRIAL TOOLS, AIR COMPRESSOR (OILESS), 110V.60Hz, 2 Gallon, Made in China" can be found on the motor housing.Sold Through: Mobile merchant sales, Web sites, and newspaper advertisements nationwide from June 2004 through March 2006 for about $50.Manufactured in: ChinaRemedy: Consumers should stop using the 2-gallon mini compressors immediately and contact Cummins for a refund of the purchase price including shipping.Consumer Contact: For more information on how to return the air compressors, consumers should contact Cummins www.cumminstools.com. 

Hazard Description:

An undersized power cord can overheat and pose a fire hazard. In addition, improper assembly of the power cord strain relief component and improper routing of internal conductors can cause a shock hazard to consumers.

Consumer Action:

Remedy Type:

Refund

Units: About 11,300

Incidents:

The firm has received 40 reports of compressors failing to work, including two incidents of smoke and fire. One incident resulted in $30,000 worth of property damage to a stand-alone garage. No injuries have been reported.

Sold At:

Mobile merchant sales, Web sites, and newspaper advertisements nationwide from June 2004 through March 2006 for about $50.

Manufactured In:

China