The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·09308·Announced 2009-08-18

Woodstock International Recalls Shop Fox Dust Collection Remote Switches

Woodstock International is recalling Shop Fox Dust Collection Remote Switches because an incorrectly sized wire can overheat, posing a fire hazard.

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 fire hazard with 10 reports of overheating but no reported injuries, fitting the rubric criterion for risk-of-harm products where injury has not yet been reported.

Plain-English summary

Woodstock International, of Bellingham, Wash., is recalling Shop Fox Dust Collection Remote Switches. The recalled product is a black electrical outlet box that comes with two hand-held remote controls used to remotely turn on and off a woodworking dust collector. The electrical box and remote controls have "Shop Fox" molded into the plastic on the top side. Model numbers D3038 and D3346 were printed on the carton but not on the remote control unit. The recalled switches measure 4 and 13/16 inches long by 3 and 7/16 inches wide.

The recall is being issued because an incorrectly sized wire inside the remote switch can overheat, posing a fire hazard to consumers. Woodstock International has received 10 reports of the remote switch overheating. No injuries were reported.

About 450 units were sold at woodworking stores nationwide from July 2008 through June 2009 for about $50. Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled product and contact Woodstock International for directions on how to receive a replacement or a full refund. For additional information, consumers can contact Woodstock International at (800) 840-8420 between 7 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, visit the firm's website at www.Woodstockint.com, or e-mail the firm at [email protected].

The recalled product

Product
Shop Fox Dust Collection Remote Switches
Manufacturer
Woodstock International, of Bellingham, Wash.
Category
Consumer Product — Power Tools / Accessories
Hazard
Affected units
450

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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