CPSC, OWT Industries Inc. and Sears Announce Recall of Electric Routers Used in Woodworking
CPSC Recall1 injuries · 2003-03-27 · 03100
Hazards
The on-off switch on the routers could stick in the "on" position, posing a risk of serious lacerations to the operator and bystanders.
Recall
Number
03100
Date
2003-03-27
Injuries reported
1
Products
Names
1-1/2 HP Craftsman® Electric Router
Companies
Manufacturer(s)
OWT Industries, Inc., of Pickens, S.C.
Retailer(s)
Sears sold these routers nationwide, from November 2002 through January 2003, for about $60.
Distributor(s)
Sears Roebuck and Co. (Sears), of Hoffman Estates, Ill.
Country of manufacture
United States
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.