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7 reports to CPSC, the latest made Jan 27, 2018. A report isn’t a recall.

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From SaferProducts.gov, released Oct 25, 2026.

  • 7reports to CPSC
  • Jan 27, 2018the latest report was made
  • Jun 9, 2011the earliest
  • 7with the company’s comments
Brand
Sears Craftsman
Maker
Sears Holdings Management CorporationMakers, 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)

“Sears”

By month

1 report from February 2017 to January 2018; the most in January 2018, 1. 6 earlier reports, since June 2011, are in the table.
The numbers, as a table
Reports to CPSC by the month each was made, newest first
MonthReports
January 20181
January 20131
January 20121
November 20111
October 20111
July 20111
June 20111

How badly anyone was hurt

  • No one hurt 6 CPSC: Incident, No Injury
  • Not said 1 CPSC: Unspecified

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.

Source:

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

  1. No one hurt

    Made Jan 27, 2018, sent to the company May 3, 2018, published by CPSC May 17, 2018

    The product, in the report: Model# 919.167311, 30 gal., 6 hp, serial # 2316066411, date on tag is 04-15-03 (I assume this is the date of manufacture). This is a Sears Craftsman compressor.

    Compressor started making an unusual noise and began smoking. I unplugged it and haven’t used it since. I found the recall info online for this Craftsman compressor. I followed instructions, called the appropriate sears number, gave them all info. This was over six months ago. I haven’t heard from Sears since then, and have not received a repair kit.

    Model
    919.167311
    Serial number
    2316066411
    Bought from
    Sears, Texas
    Bought
    Sep 13, 2003, about then
    Where
    Crowley, Texas: Home/Apartment/Condominium
    Who was involved
    Age 65, Male
    The reporter’s relation to them
    Unspecified
    As this report names them
    Brand Sears Craftsman, made or sold by Sears Holdings Management Corporation
    How badly, in CPSC’s words
    Incident, No Injury
  2. Not said

    Made Jan 11, 2013, sent to the company Jan 29, 2013, published by CPSC Feb 12, 2013

    The product, in the report: Sears Craftsman air compressor model 919-168700 33 Gallon vertical

    I have a Sears Craftsman air compressor model 919-168700. It was purchased 10/7/04. It has only been lightly used by myself, and always stored/used in a garage.

    In early October 2012, I had it running in the garage, with the air hose out into my driveway. When I went back into the garage, there was smoke in the air and it smelled like a burning plastic/electrical smell. There was smoke actively pouring out from the compressor motor area. I immediately shut it off and unplugged it.

    A few days later, I removed the plastic shroud over the motor, to see if a wire had gotten too close to a hot part of the motor. However this was not the case. There is a large capacitor in the motor housing that burned, and has a hole melted right through it. Some of the surrounding plastic also melted. Given the way it looks, I’m sure this could have ignited if left running a little longer.

    I haven’t been sure what to do with it, since I assumed it was no longer under warranty. Ironically, in November 2012, I recently received a letter from Sears informing me of a recall on this compressor. It said they would send a kit to replace the plastic motor shroud. I called the telephone number on 11/19/12 regarding the recall notice, and explained what happened. The woman took my information and said that in my case they wouldn’t sent the replacement shroud, since the compressor was no longer working, but she would pass my information on to her superiors.

    As of January 2013, I have yet to hear anything back about what they are going to do for me, and am beginning to doubt that I will.

    Model
    919-168700
    Serial number
    2416148194
    Bought from
    Sears
    Bought
    Oct 7, 2004
    Where
    Hopkinton, New Hampshire: Home/Apartment/Condominium
    Who was involved
    Unknown
    The reporter’s relation to them
    Unspecified
    As this report names them
    Brand Sears Craftsman, made or sold by Sears Holdings Management Corporation
    How badly, in CPSC’s words
    Unspecified
  3. No one hurt

    Made Jan 10, 2012, sent to the company Jan 19, 2012, published by CPSC Feb 2, 2012

    The product, in the report: Air compressor

    On Dec, 26,2011 I went to use my Sears air compressor model 919.165130. I pluged it in and turned it on, at that point the motor went on fire and the circuit breaker tripped. I statered on the internet to locate a new motor with no luck.I then came across a recall notice for the Sears air compresor 15 gallon tank,mine is a 30 gallon tank, the motors appear to be the same and are made by the same company, Devlbiss. The recall was for hazzard of a possible fire.Dated February 3,2011,release # 11-117. On Friday Dec.30,2011 I called Sear’s recall number and was then give another number for their repair center.The number I called was 727 845 6383 and I spoke to a man named [REDACTED] who said he would try and help me and would call me back. On 1/3/12 he called me back and said he had spoken to his boss and there was nothing they could do because my compressor wasn’t not listed on the recall,even though mine caught fire. He then gave me a name and a number to call and see what he could do. The man’s name was [REDACTED]. I called him on 1/3/12 and left a message about my problem as of 1/8/12 he hadn’t called me back. Today at 11:00 AM I called him back and left another message stating all I am looking for is a new motor for my compressor and I would do the repair myself.It is now 4:30 PM and still no return phone call back. Can you help me out.

    Model
    919.165130
    UPC
    2016173477
    Serial number
    3000042616
    Bought from
    Sears
    Bought
    Sep 10, 2003, about then
    Where
    Hernando, Florida: Home/Apartment/Condominium
    Who was involved
    Unspecified
    The reporter’s relation to them
    Unspecified
    As this report names them
    Brand Sears, made or sold by Sears Holdings Management Corporation
    How badly, in CPSC’s words
    Incident, No Injury
  4. No one hurt

    Made Nov 17, 2011, sent to the company Nov 28, 2011, published by CPSC Dec 12, 2011

    The product, in the report: air compressor, 30gallon, 1 HP, Oil lubricated

    I bought an air compressor model # 921.153101, serial # 1151052 at Sears salem, oregon on Oct. 15, 2010, transaction # 3477-02119-109-8508. I called Sears tech rep [REDACTED] at 10AM on 11/14/2011 and reported that it has a safety problem. The chrome cover on the grounding plug broke off in the AC power outlet when I used it last in August, leaving a black insulated wire sticking out of the plug w/o grounding capability. I did not notice this until today, since the ground plug was still attached. [REDACTED] was totally unresponsive, saying that it is outside the warranty, and there was nothing that he could do about it.

    This unit should be recalled with a safety problem before someone gets electrocuted.

    Here is the email that I got from Sears Customer Service today; I am going to replace the defective plug myself because I don’t have time to take it into the service department:

    Thank you for contacting Sears Holdings. We appreciate hearing from you. We understand that you are experiencing issues with your air compressor. For repairs on your air compressor we ask that you please refer to your local service and repair center. If the location of the closest service and repair center is not convenient you may take your air compressor to a Sears drop off location located inside your local Sears retail stores. Our closest Service Center to your address can be located by following the link below:

    http://www.sears.com/sr/service_order/so_productinfo.jsp?

    We apologize for the issues you have experienced with your air compressor and thank you for choosing Sears Holdings for your product and service needs. If we can be of additional assistance to you, please feel free to reply to this e-mail at your earliest convenience. We appreciate your business and look forward to assisting you with your air compressor.

    Sincerely,

    [REDACTED]

    Model
    3-gal, 1 hp, air compressor 921.153101
    Serial number
    1151052
    Bought from
    sears, Oregon
    Bought
    Oct 15, 2010
    Where
    monmouth, Oregon: Home/Apartment/Condominium
    Who was involved
    Age 67, Male
    The reporter’s relation to them
    Self
    As this report names them
    Brand sears craftsman, made or sold by Sears Holdings Management Corporation
    How badly, in CPSC’s words
    Incident, No Injury
  5. No one hurt

    Made Oct 3, 2011, sent to the company Oct 12, 2011, published by CPSC Oct 26, 2011

    The product, in the report: Sears Air Compressor model number 919.167310 6 HP 30 Gallon Tank

    Sears air compressor tank rupture/leak. Personal injury or DEATH may result.

    Model
    919.167310
    Serial number
    2216043232
    Bought from
    SEARS, Pennsylvania
    Bought
    Apr 1, 2003, about then
    Where
    Vandergrift, Pennsylvania: Home/Apartment/Condominium
    Who was involved
    Age 56, Male
    The reporter’s relation to them
    Self
    As this report names them
    Brand SEARS CRAFTSMAN, made or sold by Sears Holdings Management Corporation
    How badly, in CPSC’s words
    Incident, No Injury
  6. No one hurt

    Made Jul 18, 2011, published by CPSC Aug 8, 2011

    The product, in the report: 1 horsepower Sears air compressor purchased in 1960 or 61. Note: I believe this Pop Off valve is still recently current.

    The pressure switch on my old Sears Air Compressor failed. The compressor continued to run and built pressure to 200+ pounds. I noticed it when the belt started to squeal.

    This unit is equipped with a Safety overpressure device (Pop Off Valve) that failed to vent the over pressure.

    I removed the device. It was stuck shut, due to rust and contamination inside the body.

    This device is installed vertically on the manifold with an opening in the top that allows moisture and contaminants to enter.

    This device is, and has been for years, installed on multiple brands of consumer purchased air compressors.

    I have pictures

    Model
    I don’t know
    Bought from
    Sears
    Bought
    Jun 4, 2001, about then
    Where
    Gulf Shores, Alabama: Home/Apartment/Condominium
    Who was involved
    Age 71, Male
    The reporter’s relation to them
    Self
    As this report names them
    Brand Sears, made or sold by Sears Holdings Management Corporation
    How badly, in CPSC’s words
    Incident, No Injury
  7. No one hurt

    Made Jun 9, 2011, published by CPSC Jul 1, 2011

    The product, in the report: portable air compressor, 1.5 gallon, oil-free, 150psi, red and black..sold originally in kit form w/ accessories

    I was using my five-month-old Sears Craftsman Air Compressor at home to air up my bicycle tires. As I was screwing the pressure regulator knob all the way to the left, the knob exploded and almost hit me in the face. Fortunately, my left hand deflected the parts that flew out of the unit. The unit made a loud HISS when the knob parts flew out with high velocity and force. A few parts of the machine flew out. I immediately turned off the unit.

    Place:[REDACTED] Time and Date: 6/9/2011 @ 4:50 PM PST

    I believe this product needs a safety recall.

    I have also informed Channel 3 News in Sacramento, CA of this incident.

    Model
    919.15 30 90
    Bought from
    Sears, California
    Bought
    Dec 21, 2010
    Where
    Citrus Heights, California: Home/Apartment/Condominium
    Who was involved
    Age 47, Male
    The reporter’s relation to them
    Self
    As this report names them
    Brand Sears Craftsman, made or sold by Sears Holdings Management Corporation
    How badly, in CPSC’s words
    Incident, No Injury

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