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CPSC, OWT Industries Inc. and Sears Announce Recall of Electric Routers Used in Woodworking

Recalled March 27, 2003 · CPSC recall 03100 · OWT Industries Inc. and Sears

Recalled 1-1/2 HP Craftsman® Electric Router

Recalled 1-1/2 HP Craftsman® Electric Router label

Hazard

The on-off switch on the routers could stick in the "on" position, posing a risk of serious lacerations to the operator and bystanders.

Remedy

Consumers should stop using these routers immediately and return them to their nearest Sears store for a product exchange.

Units

About 5,200

Incidents / injuries

Sears has not received any reports of injuries or incidents. This recall is being conducted to prevent the possibility of injury.

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.

What to do

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

Product

1-1/2 HP Craftsman® Electric Router

Manufacturer(s)

OWT Industries, Inc., of Pickens, S.C.

Distributed by

Sears Roebuck and Co. (Sears), of Hoffman Estates, Ill.

Retailers

Sears sold these routers nationwide, from November 2002 through January 2003, for about $60.

Made in

United States

Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Official recall notice on cpsc.gov →