CPSC Recall in 2009: Additional Injuries Prompt DeVilbiss to Reannounce Recall of Pressure Washers and Air Compressors Due to Fracture and Laceration Hazards

Updated on March 25, 2026.

See the recall details below. You can also see similar information for other consumer product recalls in 2009.

Data Source: CPSC.

Recall Number: 10-007

Date: October 06, 2009

Product Name: DeVilbiss Air Power Company Pressure Washers and Air Compressors with pneumatic tires and plastic hubs

Recall Description:

The recalled pressures washers and air compressors were sold under the following brands and model numbers:ItemBRANDMODEL NUMBERSMANUFACTURE DATESPressure washersDeltaDTH2450, DTH2450-1, D2750H, D2400H-2, D2400H-3, D2700K-1, DTT24501/27/04 through 8/3/05ExcellXR2750-1, XR2600, XR2600-1, XR2600-2, XR2500-11/26/04 through 11/2/05 Porter-CablePCV2250-2, PC2525SP-1, PCE1700-3, PCH2401-1, PCK3030SP-1, PCV2500, PCH2800C, PCE1700-2, PCH2425-26/4/04 through 10/24/05 Pressure-WavePWH2500, PWH2500K1/6/05 through 10/31/05 Water DriverWHAB2627-16/11/04-7/19/05 Air CompressorsPorter-CableCFFR350B-1, C3151-1, C3551-1, PTA51 Service KitDecember 16, 2004 to May 5, 2006The pressure washers’ brand, model number and manufacturing date are located on the name plate on the rear of the engine base. On the air compressors the brand, model number and manufacturing date are located on the front of the motor housing. Only pressure washers and compressors with pneumatic tires with plastic tire hubs are affected; pressure washers and compressors with solid tires or metal tire hubs are not affected.

Hazard Description:

The pressure washers and air compressors have pneumatic tires with plastic hubs that can burst, posing a laceration or fracture hazard to consumers.

Consumer Action:

Remedy Type:

Replace

Units: About 620,000 pressure washers and 72,000 compressors (Previously recalled in December 2006)

Incidents:

DeVilbiss has received more than 100 injury reports, including hand and finger fractures and lacerations and reports of minor property damage and damage to vehicles. The December 2006 recall announcement reported more than 26 reports of injuries.

Sold At:

Both products were sold at home centers and hardware stores nationwide. Recalled pressure washers were sold from January 2004 through November 2005 for between $300 and $1,400. The recalled air compressors were sold between December 2004 and October 2006 for between $300 and $500.

Manufactured In:

United States