Penn State Industries Woodworking Jaw Chuck Systems recall: Laceration Hazard
Penn State Industries Recalls Woodworking Jaw Chuck Systems Due to Laceration Hazard
Why was Penn State Industries Woodworking Jaw Chuck Systems recalled?
The jaws can loosen from the chuck and break off, posing a laceration hazard.
What should I do if I have this product?
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled jaw chuck systems and contact Penn State Industries to receive a full refund of the purchase price. Contact: Penn State Industries at 800-377-7297 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, email at [email protected] or online at www.pennstateind.com and click on “Product Recalls” for more information.
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
- Quick change jaw chuck systems
- Company
- Industrial Supply Ltd., of China, Penn State Industries, of Philadelphia, Pa.
- Quantity
- About 1,000
- Sold at
- Blackwater River Tools, Klingspor Woodworking, L&R Collectables, Long Island Woodworking Supply, Penn State Industries, Sumner Woodworking Store, The Woodwork Shop, Woodturningz , Woodworkers Emporium and other stores nationwide and online at Amazon.com and other websites from March 2017 through August 2018 for between $180 and $250.
- Recall date
- December 11, 2018
- Incidents / injuries
- Penn State Industries has received seven reports of the jaw loosening or ejecting from the chuck. No injuries have been reported.
- Agency
- CPSC
Product description
This recall involves Penn State Industries CSCBARR5 quick change jaw chuck systems used with woodworking lathes. The recalled jaw chuck systems are made of steel, are silver in color and measure about 3.875 inches in diameter. "PSI Woodworking Products" and product number "CSCBARR5" are printed on the side of the chuck.