CPSC Recall in 2012: DeVilbiss Air Power Co Recalls Air Compressors Due to Fire Hazard

Updated on January 18, 2026.

See the recall details below. You can also see similar information for other consumer product recalls in 2012.

Data Source: CPSC.

Recall Number: 12-269

Date: August 29, 2012

Product Name: Air compressors

Recall Description:

The air compressor motor can overheat. Recalled compressors were sold under the Craftsman, EX-CELL, Porter-Cable and Pro-Air II brand names.

Hazard Description:

The air compressor motor can overheat, posing a fire hazard.

Consumer Action:

Remedy Type:

Repair

Units: About 460,000

Incidents:

DeVilbiss has received 10 reports of motors overheating. No injuries have been reported.

Sold At:

EX-CELL, Porter-Cable and Pro-Air II-brand compressors were sold by industrial and construction distributors from July 2003 through December 2008 for between $259 and $299. Craftsman-brand compressors were sold at Sears stores nationwide from July 2003 through December 2008 for between $279 and $329.

Manufactured In:

United States