01.Austech Industries Mechpro MP2540 Air Compressor recall
Direct drive 2.5 HP air compressor w/ 40 litre air tank
Model Number: MP2540
C-tick Number: N10905
What are the hazards?
Due to overheating of various components in the motor, flammable components may combust, leading to other flammable components catching fire.
What are the defects?
A manufacturing defect may give rise to a short circuit in the motor, potentially causing it to overheat.
Dates available for sale
1st January 2009 - 30th August 2011
Where the product was sold
Nationally Traders at Repco Stores
Austech Industries Pty Ltd
What should consumers do?
Customers should immediately stop using the product and return the compressor to their nearest Repco store for a refund or replacement.
Information sourced from Australian Competition and Consumer Commission's (ACCC)
Product safety recalls