CPSC Recalls Craftsman Electric Routers Due to Sticking Switch Hazard
OWT Industries and Sears are recalling about 5,200 Craftsman electric routers because the on-off switch could stick, posing a risk of serious lacerations.
What this means for you
Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 3/5 (High).
Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.
Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a risk-of-harm product (serious lacerations) where no injuries have been reported, which aligns with the 'High' severity criteria for risk-of-harm products without reported injury.
Plain-English summary
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), OWT Industries, Inc., and Sears are recalling approximately 5,200 1-1/2 HP Craftsman® Electric Routers. The recall involves model number 315.17510 with date codes of A0304 or lower. These routers feature an aluminum base with black handles and a black motor, and were packaged with a cloth carry bag under stock number 17518. Routers sold without the bag are not included in this recall.
The on-off switch on the affected routers could stick in the "on" position, which poses a risk of serious lacerations to the operator and bystanders. Sears has not received any reports of injuries or incidents related to this product; the recall is being conducted to prevent the possibility of injury.
Sears sold these routers nationwide from November 2002 through January 2003 for about $60. Consumers should stop using these routers immediately and return them to their nearest Sears store for a product exchange. 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 www.sears.com.
The recalled product
- Product
- 1-1/2 HP Craftsman® Electric Router
- Manufacturer
- OWT Industries, Inc., of Pickens, S.C.
- Category
- Consumer Product — Power Tools
- Affected units
- 5,200
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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