1-1/2 HP Craftsman® Electric Router
Class III - Low Risk 🏠 Consumer Products
Recalled: March 27, 2003 OWT Industries, Inc., of Pickens, S.C. Other Consumer Products
Nationwide
What Should You Do?
- Check if you have this product: (About 5,200)
- Do not eat it: Even if it looks and smells fine, do not consume this product.
- Throw it away or return it: You can return the product to the store for a full refund.
- Report problems: Report any issues to the FDA's Safety Reporting Portal.
Recall Details
- Company:
- OWT Industries, Inc., of Pickens, S.C.
- Reason for Recall:
- The on-off switch on the routers could stick in the "on" position, posing a risk of serious lacerations to the operator and bystanders.
- Classification:
- Class III - Low Risk
Products that are unlikely to cause any adverse health reaction, but violate FDA regulations.
- Status:
- ongoing
- 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.
Product Images
Product Information
Full 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.
Product Codes/Lot Numbers:
(About 5,200)
Official Source
Always verify recall information with the official CPSC source:
View on CPSC.govCPSC Recall Number: 03100