Safety regulator, OWT Industries Inc. and Sears Announce Recall of Electric Routers Used in Woodworking
Recall 03100 · Mar 27, 2003 · OWT Industries, Inc.
5,200
units affected
5,200
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 03100
- Date
- Mar 27, 2003
- Company
- OWT Industries, Inc.
- Units affected
- 5,200
- Product
- 1-1/2 HP Craftsman® Electric Router
- Product type
- Routers & Accessories
- Hazard
- Cuts
The product
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.
What can happen
The on-off switch on the routers could stick in the "on" position, posing a risk of serious lacerations to the operator and bystanders.
The fix
Consumers should stop using these routers immediately and return them to their nearest Sears store for a product exchange.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- Sears has not received any reports of injuries or incidents. This recall is being conducted to prevent the possibility of injury.
- Sold at
- Sears sold these routers nationwide, from November 2002 through January 2003, for about $60.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled 1-1/2 hp craftsman® electric router?
Consumers should stop using these routers immediately and return them to their nearest Sears store for a product exchange.
What is the hazard?
The on-off switch on the routers could stick in the "on" position, posing a risk of serious lacerations to the operator and bystanders.
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.