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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY: This
weekly newsletter covers:
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DeVilbiss Recalls Air Compressors Due to Fire Hazard
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Sunbeam Products Inc. Recalls Convertible Irons Due to Fire Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Bed, Bath & Beyond

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DEVILBISS RECALLS AIR COMPRESSORS DUE TO FIRE HAZARD
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product. Name of Product: Air compressors Units: About 460,000 Manufacturer: DeVilbiss Air Power Company of Jackson, Tenn. Hazard: The air compressor motor can overheat, posing a fire hazard. Incidents/Injuries: DeVilbiss received nine reports of motors overheating, including three reports of fire damage to surrounding property. No injuries have been reported. Description: The recalled compressors were sold under the Craftsman, Delta Shopmaster, DeVilbiss, Husky and Porter-Cable brand names. The model number and manufacture date on each unit is located on the unit name plate on the tank. The model numbers, brands, tank size, orientation and color are shown below:
| Brand | Model Number | Tank | Tank Color | Manufacture Date Range |
| Craftsman | 919-16644 | 15 gal. vertical | Red | 5/2004 - 3/2005 | | Craftsman | 919-16724 | 15 gal. horizontal | Red | 9/2000 - 3/2003 |
| Craftsman | 919-16724-1 | 15 gal. horizontal | Red | 9/2002 - 12/2003 |
| Craftsman | 919-16724-2 | 15 gal. horizontal | Red | 7/2003 - 5/2005 | | Craftsman | 919-16724-3 | 15 gal. horizontal | Red | 5/2004 - 1/2005 |
| Craftsman | 919-16725 | 15 gal. horizontal | Red | 12/2002 - 12/2003 |
| Craftsman | 919-16725-1 | 15 gal. horizontal | Red | 7/2003 - 8/2004 | | Porter-Cable | C2000-WK | 6 gal. pancake | Red | 1/2004 - 5/2004 |
| Porter-Cable | C3001 | 4 gal. stacked | Red | 1/2004 - 7/2004 |
| Delta Shopmaster | CP503 | 12 gal. horizontal | Gray | 6/2002 - 3/2003 | | Delta Shopmaster | CP503-1 | 12 gal. horizontal | Gray | 5/2003 - 3/2004 |
| DeVilbiss Impact Series | HFAC 3030 | 3 gal. horizontal | Blue | 1/2003 - 7/2004 |
| Husky | Y6010-WK | 25 gal. vertical | Red | 2/2003 - 9/2003 | | Husky | Y6010-WK-1 | 25 gal. vertical | Red | 7/2003 - 9/2003 |
| Husky | Y6020-WK | 25 gal. vertical | Red | 5/2003 - 3/2004 |
Sold at: DeVilbiss, Porter-Cable, Husky, and Delta Shopmaster brand compressors were sold at home centers nationwide from January 2003 through December 2004 for between $199 and $299. Craftsman-brand compressors were sold at Sears stores nationwide from September 2000 through December 2005 for between $199 and $229. Manufactured in: United States Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using and unplug the recalled compressors and call DeVilbiss or Sears for a free inspection and repair. Consumer Contact: For additional information, consumers with DeVilbiss, Porter-Cable, Husky and Delta compressors should contact DeVilbiss toll-free at (866) 220-5627 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET, Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's website at www.porter-cable.com or www.devap.com (pdf). Consumers with Craftsman-brand compressors should call Sears toll-free at (888) 279-8013, Monday through Friday, 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. CT and Saturday, 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. CT, or visit their website at www.sears.com To see this recall on CPSC's web site, including pictures of the recalled products, please go to: http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml11/11117.html

Location of model number and manufacture date on Husky and Craftsman brand air compressors

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SUNBEAM PRODUCTS INC. RECALLS CONVERTIBLE IRONS DUE TO FIRE HAZARD; SOLD EXCLUSIVELY AT BED, BATH & BEYOND
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product. Name of Product: Convertible Clothes Iron Units: About 5,700 Distributor: Sunbeam Products Inc., Boca Raton, Fla. Hazard: The iron can overheat and cause a fire because of a wiring issue, posing a risk of burn injury to consumers. Incidents/Injuries: Sunbeam has received 17 reports of irons overheating and three reports of irons catching on fire. No injuries have been reported. Description: The recalled product is the SunbeamŪ Convertible Iron with a model number of GCSBRS - 103. It is a blue and gray, hand-held garment iron that converts to a garment steamer. The model number can be found on the bottom of the iron's plastic base. The recalled irons have date codes C235 or C237 imprinted on the blade of the plug and on the bottom of the packaging. Sold at: Bed Bath & Beyond stores nationwide from June 2010 to November 2010 for about $60 Manufactured in: China Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the irons and contact Sunbeam for a free replacement. Consumer Contact: For additional information, call Sunbeam at (800) 656-9708 anytime or visit the firm's website at www.sunbeamconvertible.com To see this recall on CPSC's web site, including pictures of the
recalled product, please go to: http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml11/11118.html




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Individual situations of readers may not fit the general educational
information described in the column. Readers are strongly encouraged to consult
with an attorney to evaluate individual situations and provide legal advice.
Any reliance on the information contained herein is taken at the reader's own
risk and should not be considered legal advice.

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