Two-Gallon Air Compressors (HDX/Powermate) – Shock hazard (2014)
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According to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC)
Product
HDX™ and Powermate® two-gallon air compressors
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
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Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
A manufacturer is recalling HDX™ and Powermate® two-gallon air compressors. The hazard is: The terminals of the pressure switch can come into contact with the motor housing and electrify the . Based on CPSC recall notice.
Summary derived from CPSC notice
The following details were not provided by CPSC: UPC codes.
Reason for Recall
As stated by CPSC
This recall involves HDX™ and Powermate® brand two-gallon electric air compressors. Each air compressor has a pair of one-gallon tanks that are stacked upon each other. The air compressors are 120-volt, have an operating pressure maximum of 100 PSI and air delivery of .4 SCFM at 90 psi. The HDX™ air compressors are gray with HDX printed in white on the top cylinder. HDX™ model number/SKU numbers include VSP0000201.HDX, VSP0000201.HDX1 and 947282, with numeric serial numbers. The model and serial numbers are printed on a sticker on the back of the top air compressor cylinder. The Powermate® air compressors are red with Powermate printed in white on the top cylinder. HDX or Powermate compressors with a letter in the serial numbers are not included. Powermate® model numbers include VSP0000201, VSP0000201.01, VSP0000201.KIT and VSP0000201.NS with numeric serial numbers.
Reported concern (CPSC)
The terminals of the pressure switch can come into contact with the motor housing and electrify the air compressors, posing a shock hazard to consumers.
Recommended Action
Per CPSC guidance
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled air compressors and contact MAT Industries for a free repair.
Verify this information on the official source
For complete details and official instructions, check the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) directly.
View official CPSC recall noticePage updated: Jan 6, 2026