Campbell Hausfeld air compressors

5 reports to CPSC, the latest made Aug 15, 2022. A report isn’t a recall.

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5reports to CPSC
Aug 15, 2022the latest report was made
May 24, 2011the earliest
3with the company’s comments

Brand: Campbell Hausfeld
Maker: CAMPBELL HAUSFELD/SCOTT FETZER COMPANYMakers, importers or sellers, as the reports name them
Product: Air compressorsOn their ownCPSC’s product type: Air Compressors (Separate) (code 823), in Home Maintenance and Structures: Tools & Hardware

Other ways the reports write the brand (1)

“Campbell Hausfield”

By month

1 report from September 2021 to August 2022; the most in August 2022, 1. 4 earlier reports, since May 2011, are in the table.

The numbers, as a table

Reports to CPSC by the month each was made, newest first
Month	Reports
August 2022	1
October 2020	1
May 2012	1
August 2011	1
May 2011	1

How badly anyone was hurt

No one hurt 5 CPSC: Incident, No Injury

As each report says it, in short words; CPSC’s own words are under each.

The reports, as CPSC published them

Reports people made to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. CPSC publishes each one after sending it to the company named, and doesn’t guarantee they’re accurate. A report isn’t a recall.

Each report is the words of the person who made it, as CPSC published them. The company’s comments, where CPSC published any, are set apart as the company’s own.

CPSC, SaferProducts.gov public database export. Released Oct 25, 2026. Updated daily.

No one hurt
Made Aug 15, 2022, sent to the company Aug 24, 2022, published by CPSC Sep 8, 2022

The product, in the report: Campbell Hausfeld Oiless Compressor 8 Gallon #DC080100 Purchased new, Walmart, March 30 2019.

08-14-2022 Catastrophic failure of air regulator. Campbell Hausfeld Oiless Compressor #DC080100 Purchased new, Walmart, March 30 2019. Used once or twice a month, [REDACTED], inflate car and bike tires. On Aug 14, 2022, turn on compressor, takes about 2 minutes to pressurize tank to 140psi. Auto shut off at factory pre-set pressure of 140 psi. Attached air hose and tire inflator. Turned my back to get bicycle and heard the sound of what I thought was the air hose coming lose. I heard something hitting the back wall of my garage. I checked the compressure and noticed the knob for the air regulator was missing. Upon close inspection, I noticed part of the air regulator housing had sheared off, where it is attached inside of the plus/minus knob. Upon 20/20 hindsight, I had noticed the tank would lose pressure over a period of days/weeks. This valve may have been defective from day 1.
I have since replace the air regulator with one from [REDACTED]. I no longer have a slow leak of air pressure.”

Model
DC080100
UPC
045564641414
Serial number
J 06/18/17-1743222
Bought from
Walmart
Bought
Mar 30, 2019
Where
Whittier, California: Home/Apartment/Condominium
Who was involved
Age 69, Male
The reporter’s relation to them
Self
As this report names them
Brand Campbell Hausfeld, made or sold by CAMPBELL HAUSFELD/SCOTT FETZER COMPANY
How badly, in CPSC’s words
Incident, No Injury

CPSC report 20220815-A6833-2147354380. Submitter: Consumer Search for it on SaferProducts.gov
No one hurt
Made Oct 2, 2020, sent to the company Dec 8, 2020, published by CPSC Dec 22, 2020

The product, in the report: Campbell Hausfeld Air Compressor Model HL421000

The consumer uses the air compressor sparingly. Some time ago, he noticed that it was not building up pressure.
The lack of pressure from the machine was slow at first and became worse over time.
7/1/2020: The consumer called the firm and ordered a part for it. He ordered a T-fitting valve and installed it himself, but this did not solve the problem. Their tech. advised him to purchase that part.
The consumer followed up with the firm 2 or 3 times afterwards to see if he could get assistance with solving the problem. The consumer then tried calling the firm a couple more times, but it was difficult to get a live rep.
The consumer’s air compressor appears to be included in recall# 08-181 and he will contact the firm regarding this.
9/29/2020: He called the firm and spoke with [REDACTED], who referred him to another number ([REDACTED]). When he dialed that number, a message said the number was not working in his area.
He also tried calling the firm at 800-241-0448. He dialed 9 for the extension. When he pressed that extension, the call simply hung up.
NOTE: The CPSC Hotline Rep., tried that number. The 1st Time it went through, but the 2nd time it said the number is not available from the Hotline’s calling area.

Model
HL421000
Serial number
KB0706-00949
Bought
Jun 1, 2006
Where
ruskin, Florida: Home/Apartment/Condominium
Who was involved
Male
The reporter’s relation to them
Unspecified
As this report names them
Brand Campbell Hausfeld, made or sold by CAMPBELL HAUSFELD/SCOTT FETZER COMPANY
How badly, in CPSC’s words
Incident, No Injury

CPSC report 20201002-A8517-2020987. Submitter: Consumer Search for it on SaferProducts.gov
No one hurt
Made May 30, 2012, sent to the company Jun 6, 2012, published by CPSC Jun 20, 2012

The product, in the report: campbell hausfeld hu350100 air compressor

it is a campbell hausfeld air compressor hu350100 and there is a air hose that runs from the tank to the air guage on the right side that touches the engine. while using the compressor the engine burnt a hole in the hose which caused a back leak of air. the part number for the hose is hu002500av.

Model
hu350100
UPC
045564628949
Serial number
hu00841
Bought from
wal mart
Bought
Feb 17, 2010, about then
Where
thoasville, North Carolina: Home/Apartment/Condominium
Who was involved
Unspecified
The reporter’s relation to them
Unspecified
As this report names them
Brand campbell hausfeld, made or sold by CAMPBELL HAUSFELD/SCOTT FETZER COMPANY
How badly, in CPSC’s words
Incident, No Injury

The company’s comments, in its own words

(6/19/2012) CAMPBELL HAUSFELD/SCOTT FETZER COMPANY: Campbell Hausfeld definitively states that the alleged defect raised by the consumer in this report poses no safety concern to consumers whatsoever. To the extent the report alleges that there may be a danger related to the air leak, the report is inaccurate. There is no danger related to any air leak in the hose as the Campbell Hausfeld Model HU350100 air compressor is equipped with a pressure relief valve that limits the maximum pressure in the system to 140 PSI. A hose leaking air at 140 PSI at the flow rate of this compressor will not cause damage or pose a safety threat to any consumer.
In addition, to the extent the report alleges that there is a heat-related danger, the report is inaccurate in that respect as well. The HU350100 compressor has a shroud that completely covers the pump, motor and the hose in question, and that shroud protects from air leak and high temperatures. In fact, this air compressor has been tested to, and complies with, the requirements of UL-1450, “Motor-Operated Air Compressors, Vacuum Pumps, and Painting Equipment”, and UL-746C, “Polymeric Materials - Use in Electrical Equipment Evaluations.” The design successfully passed the “Resistance to Impact” Test required by these standards to validate the integrity of the shroud design.
Campbell Hausfeld values its customers and wants them to be 100% satisfied with their Campbell products. Campbell reminds its customers that its Customer Support representatives can be reached at 1-800-543-6400 for any questions about Campbell’s products. In this case, Campbell contacted the consumer who filed this report to determine if he would like a replacement hose, but he indicated no assistance was required. Campbell considers this matter resolved.

CPSC report 20120529-FC16F-2147467145. Submitter: Consumer Search for it on SaferProducts.gov
No one hurt
Made Aug 1, 2011, published by CPSC Sep 21, 2011

The product, in the report: Air Compressor fan electric

Consumer said that her husband plugged the electric cord into the electric outlet turned the machine ‘on’. Consumer said that the machine was running for 30 seconds when exploded and the motor blade blew up and flew away out the garage. No injury
Consumer feels that the air compressors fan could pose a laceration hazard.
Consumer said that the only way to reach the mfr is online. Consumer did not have a computer or access to the internet. Consumer additional comment: Subsequently sent digital pictures and copy of receipt to mfr from laptop. Manufacturer sent a new cover and pump. The cooling fan on the replacement still does not have any type of clip or nut in place to keep this from happening again.

Model
WL6111078J
Serial number
L11/24/2009
Bought from
Cal Ranch Store
Bought
May 1, 2010
Where
Victor, Idaho: Other
Who was involved
Age 56, Male
The reporter’s relation to them
My Spouse
As this report names them
Brand Campbell Hausfeld, made or sold by CAMPBELL HAUSFELD/SCOTT FETZER COMPANY
How badly, in CPSC’s words
Incident, No Injury

The company’s comments, in its own words

(9/21/2011) CAMPBELL HAUSFELD/SCOTT FETZER COMPANY: Campbell Hausfeld has no reason to believe the incident reported indicates a safety hazard in the subject product. Campbell Hausfeld has been manufacturing air compressors utilizing the same fan/shroud design since 2000 and has sold nearly 1,500,000 units. The fan is held onto the motor shaft by crimping and the compressor shroud protects the consumer from injury in the unlikely event that the fan comes off the shaft. Campbell Hausfeld has had no other reports of the motor fan breaking through the compressor shroud. Based on the information available to Campbell Hausfeld, which at this time is limited to this report, the pictures submitted by the consumer and Campbell Hausfeld’s knowledge of the product as the manufacturer, Campbell Hausfeld has no reasonable explanation as to how the incident could have happened as described. This air compressor has been tested to, and complies with, the requirements of UL-1450, “Motor-Operated Air Compressors, Vacuum Pumps, and Painting Equipment”, and UL-746C, “Polymeric Materials - Use in Electrical Equipment Evaluations.” The design successfully passed the Resistance to Impact Test required by these standards to validate the integrity of the shroud design. Campbell Hausfeld Customer Support can be reached at 1-800-543-6400 for any questions about our products. The consumer made contact with Campbell Hausfeld Customer Support and was sent replacement parts to resolve this issue to their satisfaction. Campbell Hausfeld has requested return of the replaced parts for further inspection. The consumer discarded the shroud, but has indicated they are sending the rest of the replaced parts.

CPSC report 20110801-BDFAD-1194766. Submitter: Consumer Search for it on SaferProducts.gov
No one hurt
Made May 24, 2011, published by CPSC Jun 30, 2011

The product, in the report: Air compressor

While attempting to use the Air compressor he noticed that it would not start. He removed the cover from the motor and noticed that the wires were melted and the condenser was covered in black soot. He got his nephew whom is an electrician to take a look at the unit.
He advised him that it possible caught fire and that was why the wires had melted. He contacted the firm and they were not willing to offer any assistance. He has discontinued the use of the air compressor. The compressor has 20 hrs approx. on it.

Model
h0421600
Serial number
hu07100900396
Bought from
Tractor Supply Company, Tennessee
Bought
Nov 7, 2009
Where
Lyons, New York: Home/Apartment/Condominium
Who was involved
Unspecified
The reporter’s relation to them
Unspecified
As this report names them
Brand Campbell Hausfield, made or sold by CAMPBELL HAUSFELD/SCOTT FETZER COMPANY
How badly, in CPSC’s words
Incident, No Injury

The company’s comments, in its own words

(6/20/2011) CAMPBELL HAUSFELD/SCOTT FETZER COMPANY: Campbell Hausfeld compressors have built-in motor overload protection to protect the motor and wiring from high amps that could cause damage. We have not seen an issue with wires melting on this or any Campbell Hasufeld air compressor.
[REDACTED]’s Campbell Hausfeld air compressor, model number HL4216 and serial number HU07100900396, referenced in this report was not part of any recall. This compressor was manufactured in July, 2009. The voluntary recall of HL4XXX and HX4XXX model number air compressors included compressors manufactured between July, 2005 and March, 2007.
[REDACTED]’s compressor is being returned to Campbell Hausfeld for analysis and a replacement air compressor has been provided at no charge.

CPSC report 20110524-CB6FD-1184314. Submitter: Consumer Search for it on SaferProducts.gov

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Campbell Hausfeld air compressors

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