DeVilbiss Air Power Co. is recalling about 620,000 pressure washers and about 72,000 air compressors.
The pressure washers and air compressors have pneumatic tires with plastic hubs that can burst, posing fracture and laceration hazards to consumers.
The recalled pressures washers and air compressors were sold under the following brands and model numbers: Delta, model numbers DTH2450, DTH2450-1, D2750H, D2400H-2, D2400H-3, D2700K-1, DTT2450; Excell, model numbers XR2750-1, XR2600, XR2600-1, XR2600-2, XR2500-1; Porter-Cable, model numbers PCV2250-2, PC2525SP-1, PCE1700-3, PCH2401-1, PCK3030SP-1, PCV2500, PCH2800C, PCE1700-2, PCH2425-2, CFFR350B-1, C3151-1, C3551-1, PTA51; Pressure-Wave, model numbers PWH2500, PWH2500K; Water Driver, model number WHAB2627-1.
On the pressure washers, brand and model numbers are printed on the name plate on the rear of the engine base. On the air compressors, brand and model numbers are 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.
The 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.
Consumers should contact DeVilbiss to obtain the location of the nearest service center to receive a free replacement of the tires. Call DeVilbiss toll-free at 1-866-323-9867 or visit the firm's Web site at www.devap.com.
White Tiger Traders Co. is recalling about 84,000 folding director's chairs. The chair back supports can break, posing a fall hazard.
This recall involves red and blue folding director's chairs with white frames. "Garden Treasures" is printed on the chair's packaging.
Lowe's stores nationwide sold the chairs from June through July for about $40.
Consumers should return the chairs to any Lowe's store for a refund. For more information, visit www.lowes.com.
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