Article: DeVilbiss washers and compressors recalled.

DeVilbiss pressure washers and air compressors are being recalled again because users are still being hurt by them, a U.S. watchdog agency says.

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission announced about 620,000 pressure washers and 72,000 air compressors are involved in the voluntary recall that was also announced in December 2006. The new announcement was prompted by reports of additional injuries, the commission said in a statement.

The pressure washers and compressors made by DeVilbiss Air Power Co. of Jackson, Tenn., have pneumatic tires with plastic hubs that can burst.The company has received 100 reports of ...

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