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

U.S. CPSCCutsMar 27, 2003
Recalled 1-1/2 HP Craftsman® Electric Router
Recalled 1-1/2 HP Craftsman® Electric Router
Recalled 1-1/2 HP Craftsman® Electric Router label
Recalled 1-1/2 HP Craftsman® Electric Router label

Photos from the official notice: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission · image rights

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.

Remedy

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

Incidents & injuries

Sears has not received any reports of injuries or incidents. This recall is being conducted to prevent the possibility of injury.

Product description

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.

Sold on

Sears sold these routers nationwide, from November 2002 through January 2003, for about $60.

Contact the company

For more information, consumers can call toll-free at (800) 932-3188 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's website at www.sears.com

What should I do?

Stop using the product and follow the remedy below. Contact the company for a refund, repair or replacement — recall remedies are free.

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