Ryobi Router Table Throat Plates Recalled for Laceration Hazard

Plain-English summary

One World Technologies Inc. is recalling approximately 100,000 Ryobi-brand router table throat plates due to a laceration hazard. The affected throat plates do not securely snap into the router's table top bit opening. If the plate comes loose during operation, it can be ejected from the table top, posing a risk of injury to consumers.

The recall involves Ryobi router tables with model number RT101, which is written on the table's data plate located on its front leg. These tables were sold as part of Ryobi combo kits with model numbers R161RTA and R162RTA. The combo kit model number is written on the packaging. The throat plates consist of five yellow plastic rings that serve as a guide for the router bit and provide a stable surface around the bit.

One World Technologies has received three reports of throat plates coming loose during use. Two consumers were struck on the nose by the throat plate and received a minor cut and bruising. The products were sold at Home Depot stores nationwide between May 2004 and January 2007 for about $100 for the combo kits that include the router, router table, and throat plates.

Consumers should immediately check their router tables to ensure that the throat plates securely snap into the router bit opening. If any throat plates do not securely snap into the table top, consumers should stop using the router table immediately and contact One World Technologies for a free replacement set of throat plates. For more information, consumers can call One World Technologies Inc. at (800) 525-2579 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or go to the firm's Web site at www.ryobitools.com.

The recalled product

Product

Ryobi Router Table Throat Plates

Manufacturer

One World Technologies Inc., of Anderson, S.C.

Category

Consumer Product — Power Tools & Accessories

Hazard

• laceration

Affected units

100,000

Distribution

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