CPSC, OWT Industries Inc. and Sears Announce Recall of
CPSC, OWT Industries Inc. and Sears Announce Recall of Electric Routers Used in Woodworking
Why was CPSC, OWT Industries Inc. and Sears Announce Recall of recalled?
The on-off switch on the routers could stick in the "on" position, posing a risk of serious lacerations to the operator and bystanders.
What should I do if I have this product?
Consumers should stop using these routers immediately and return them to their nearest Sears store for a product exchange. Contact: For more information, consumers can call toll-free at (800) 932-3188 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's website at www.sears.com
What to do with a recalled product: refunds, receipts, safe disposal and how to report a problem.
Is my product affected?
Compare the item in your hand with every identifier below from the official CPSC record. Only products that match the listed product and identifiers are part of this recall.
- Product
- 1-1/2 HP Craftsman® Electric Router
- Company
- OWT Industries, Inc., of Pickens, S.C., Sears Roebuck and Co. (Sears), of Hoffman Estates, Ill.
- Quantity
- About 5,200
- Sold at
- Sears sold these routers nationwide, from November 2002 through January 2003, for about $60.
- Recall date
- March 27, 2003
- Incidents / injuries
- Sears has not received any reports of injuries or incidents. This recall is being conducted to prevent the possibility of injury.
- Agency
- CPSC
Product description
This recall involves Craftsman® routers, model number 315.17510 with date codes of A0304 or lower. The model numbers and date codes are printed on a black data label located on the electric motor's housing. The routers have an aluminum base with black handles and a black motor. All affected routers were packaged with a cloth carry bag under the stock number 17518. Routers sold without the bag are not involved in the recall.