Remote Switches Recalled by Woodstock International Due to Fire Hazard
Recall 09308 · Aug 18, 2009 · Woodstock International
450
units affected
450
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 09308
- Date
- Aug 18, 2009
- Company
- Woodstock International
- Units affected
- 450
- Product
- Shop Fox Dust Collection Remote Switches
- Product type
- Switches
- Hazard
- Fire
The product
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.
What can happen
An incorrectly sized wire inside the remote switch can overheat, posing a fire hazard to consumers.
The fix
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled product and contact Woodstock International for directions on how to receive a replacement or a full refund.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- Woodstock International has received 10 reports of the remote switch overheating. No injuries were reported.
- Sold at
- Woodworking stores nationwide from July 2008 through June 2009 for about $50.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled shop fox dust collection remote switches?
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled product and contact Woodstock International for directions on how to receive a replacement or a full refund.
What is the hazard?
An incorrectly sized wire inside the remote switch can overheat, posing a fire hazard to consumers.
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.