Safety regulator, Porter-Cable Announce Recall to Repair Routers
Recall 06072 · Jan 24, 2006 · Porter-Cable
70,000
units affected
70,000
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 06072
- Date
- Jan 24, 2006
- Company
- Porter-Cable
- Units affected
- 70,000
- Product
- Porter-Cable 890 Series Routers
- Product type
- Routers & Accessories
- Hazard
- Electric shock
The product
The recalled Porter-Cable routers are tools used in conjunction with various bits to cut and shape wood. The model and serial numbers are printed on the nameplate on the top of the router. Routers marked with a "T" above "PORTER+CABLE" on the nameplate are not included in this recall. Model Number Porter-Cable Product Name Serial Number 891 2 ¼ Peak HP Gripvac™ Router 10001 through 24647 892 2 ¼ Peak HP Router Kit 10001 through 68442 893PK 2 ¼ Peak HP Multibase Router Kit 10001 through 68442 894PK 2 ¼ Peak HP Multibase Router Kit with Gripvac™ Attachment 10001 through 24647 895PK 2 ¼ Peak MP Multibase Router Kit with Router Table Height Adjuster 10001 through 68442 8902 2 ¼ Peak HP Variable-Speed Motor 10001 through 68442
What can happen
The motor coil insulation can be worn away by vibration from the motor, which could pose a shock hazard.
The fix
Consumers should stop using the recalled routers immediately and contact Porter-Cable for a free inspection, and repair, if necessary.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- No incidents or injuries have been reported.
- Sold at
- Major home improvement stores and hardware stores nationwide from September 2003 through December 2005 for between $180 and $269.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled porter-cable 890 series routers?
Consumers should stop using the recalled routers immediately and contact Porter-Cable for a free inspection, and repair, if necessary.
What is the hazard?
The motor coil insulation can be worn away by vibration from the motor, which could pose a shock 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.