The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·03100·Announced 2003-03-27

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

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
Hazard
Affected units
5,200

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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