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U.S. Consumer Product Safety CommissionRecalled 2003-03-27

CPSC, OWT Industries Inc. and Sears Announce Recall of Electric Routers Used in Woodworking

Is my product affected?

1-1/2 HP Craftsman® Electric Router

  • Brand OWT Industries, Inc., of Pickens, S.C.

Check against the official notice below — it lists the full affected range.

What happened

OWT Industries Inc. and Sears are recalling Craftsman® routers, model number 315.17510 with date codes of A0304 or lower, due to a defective on-off switch that can stick in the "on" position. This hazard poses a risk of serious lacerations to the operator and bystanders. The affected routers have an aluminum base with black handles and a black motor, and all were originally packaged with a cloth carry bag under stock number 17518. The model number and date code can be found on a black data label on the electric motor's housing.

Consumers who own affected routers should stop using them immediately and return them to their nearest Sears store for a product exchange.

Written by software from the official notice below. Not reviewed by a lawyer.

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.

What should I do?

Consumers should stop using these routers immediately and return them to their nearest Sears store for a product exchange.

Details from the source

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.

Source

Official record: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission ↗

Republished from the official source above; details can change — the source record controls.

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