The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·14221·Announced 2014-07-02

Porter-Cable Fixed-Base Production Routers Recalled for Electrical Shock Hazard

Porter-Cable is recalling fixed-base production routers and bases because the handles lack insulation, posing an electrical shock risk. No injuries have been reported.

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 (electrical shock) where injury has not yet been reported, which aligns with the 'High' severity criteria in the rubric.

Plain-English summary

Black & Decker (U.S.) Inc., dba Porter-Cable, is recalling approximately 100,000 fixed-base production routers and 7,800 router bases in the United States and Canada. The recalled products include specific models of 3 1/4 horsepower electric routers and a separate router base (model 75361). These items were manufactured from 1990 to April 2014 and sold through major industrial equipment and woodworker suppliers for prices ranging from $85 to $690.

The recall is due to a design defect where the side handles on the router base are not insulated. This lack of insulation creates a hazard for electrical shock if the tool is used. The company has not reported any injuries associated with this defect.

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled routers and router bases and unplug them. Porter-Cable is offering a free replacement router base with insulated handles. Customers can contact Porter-Cable toll-free at (888) 344-7973 from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit their website for more information.

The recalled product

Product
Fixed-base routers and router bases
Manufacturer
Black & Decker (U.S.) Inc., dba Porter-Cable, Towson, Md.
Category
Consumer Product — Power Tools
Hazard
Affected units
100,000

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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