Penn State Industries Recalls Woodworking Jaw Chuck Systems Due to Laceration Hazard
Recall 19045 · Dec 11, 2018 · Penn State Industries
1,000
units affected
1,000
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 19045
- Date
- Dec 11, 2018
- Company
- Penn State Industries
- Units affected
- 1,000
- Product
- Quick change jaw chuck systems
- Remedy
- Refund
- Hazard
- Cuts
The product
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.
What can happen
The jaws can loosen from the chuck and break off, posing a laceration hazard.
The fix
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled jaw chuck systems and contact Penn State Industries to receive a full refund of the purchase price.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- Penn State Industries has received seven reports of the jaw loosening or ejecting from the chuck. No injuries have been reported.
- 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...
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled quick change jaw chuck systems?
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled jaw chuck systems and contact Penn State Industries to receive a full refund of the purchase price.
What is the hazard?
The jaws can loosen from the chuck and break off, posing a laceration hazard.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. Contact the company named above for the remedy.