# CPSC, OWT Industries Inc. and Sears Announce Recall of Electric Routers Used in Woodworking
> **CPSC recall** · 2003-03-27 · 03100 · 1 injuries reported
## Recall
- **Number:** 03100
- **Date:** 2003-03-27
- **Injuries reported:** 1
## Products

1-1/2 HP Craftsman® Electric Router

## 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.

## 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.

## 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.

## Source
- [CPSC recall page](https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2003/CPSC-OWT-Industries-Inc-and-Sears-Announce-Recall-of-Electric-Routers-Used-in-Woodworking-)
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