Remote Switches Recalled by Woodstock International Due to Fire Hazard
CPSC Recall1 injuries · 2009-08-18 · 09308
Hazards
An incorrectly sized wire inside the remote switch can overheat, posing a fire hazard to consumers.
Recall
Number
09308
Date
2009-08-18
Injuries reported
1
Products
Names
Shop Fox Dust Collection Remote Switches
Companies
Manufacturer(s)
Woodstock International, of Bellingham, Wash.
Retailer(s)
Woodworking stores nationwide from July 2008 through June 2009 for about $50.
Country of manufacture
China
Description
The recalled product is a remote dust collector switch, which remotely turns on and off a woodworking dust collector. The product is a black electrical outlet box that comes with two hand-held remote controls. The electrical outlet box has a label that reads "Remote Dust Collector Switch". Both the electrical box and remote controls have "Shop Fox" molded into the plastic on the top side of the product. Model numbers D3038 & D3346 were printed on the carton but not on the remote control unit. The recalled switches measure 4 and 13/16" long by 3 and 7/16" wide.