New Mini Air Compressor

[rake60]

My big compressor is in the garage and my hobby shop is in the basement.

I was looking for a small portable compressor to run my engines for visitors
and a little air for a blow gun once in awhile.

Another weekend shopping trip ended up including a stop at WalMart.
I found this little Campbell Hausfeld, 2 gallon, 100 PSI thing there for $68
You know how I am about gadgets. :

That's a 12" scale on the table to give an idea of it's size.

I'll still be running to the garage to use a burr gun or any other air tools, but I won't
have to rely on 5 gallon portable tank for the little things.

Rick

 

[mklotz]

How noisy is it, Rick?

 

[rake60]

It's not as noisy as I'd expected it would be.

You can hear normal conversation with it running.

 

[greenie]

Have a look at this site, it might be of interest to you, if the compressor stops doing it's thing.

http://bbs.homeshopmachinist.net/showthread.php?t=26621&highlight=run+unimat

 

[RollaJohn]

Check out the model numbers against this recall. The Chinese quality control hits again.

Rolla

Campbell Hausfeld Recalls Air Compressors Following Fires

NEWS from CPSC
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Office of Information and Public Affairs Washington, DC 20207

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
January 31, 2008
Release #08-181

Firm's Recall Hotline: (800) 241-0448
CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772
CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908

Campbell Hausfeld Recalls Air Compressors Following Fires

WASHINGTON, D.C. - 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.

Name of Product: Campbell Hausfeld and Husky Air Compressors

Units: About 233,000

Importer: Campbell Hausfeld, of Harrison, Ohio

Hazard: Protective covers on the compressor's motor are not made from proper flame retardant material and can ignite, posing a fire hazard to consumers.

Incidents/Injuries: The firm has received 11 reports of fires. No
injuries have been reported.

Description: The recall involves the following Campbell Hausfeld and Husky brand air compressors:

Capacity - Model Numbers - Serial Numbers
8-15 gallon - HL410100, HL421000 HL421500, HL431500 - The first four digits of the serial number indicate a date code from July 2005 (0705) through March 2007 (0307)

4 gallon - HL5402 - Have a prefix of HY, KB, or HU followed by a date code from November 2006 (1106) through November 2007 (1107)

The model and serial number are located on the back of the tank.

Sold at: Home improvement and hardware stores nationwide from September
2005 through November 2007 for between $170 and $200.

Manufactured in: China

Remedy: Consumers should stop using the air compressor immediately and
contact Campbell Hausfeld for a free repair kit.

Consumer Contact: For further information, contact Campbell Hausfeld at
(800) 241-0448 between 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or
visit the firm's Web site at www.chpower.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/prhtml08/08181.html

 

[rake60]

RollaJohn

My little CH compressor doesn't fall into that recall issue, but it DOES
raise some concerns regarding the Craftsman compressor I have in the
garage!

Thanks for the heads up!

Rick

 

[RollaJohn]

Rick:
The Old Wood Working Machines website has a listing of all the different manufacturers of Craftsman products. It lists if your model number is 106.xxxx or 916.xxxx it is made by Campbell Hausfeld. The list can be sorted by prefix or manufacturer. The list covers all things marketed by Sears, not just woodworking machines. HERE

Rolla