The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·19045·Announced 2018-12-11

Penn State Industries Recalls Woodworking Jaw Chuck Systems Due to Laceration Hazard

Penn State Industries is recalling about 1,000 quick change jaw chuck systems for woodworking lathes because the jaws can loosen and break off, posing a laceration 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 risk-of-harm product (laceration hazard) where injury has not yet been reported, which aligns with the 'High' severity criteria in the rubric.

Plain-English summary

Penn State Industries is recalling about 1,000 quick change jaw chuck systems used with woodworking lathes. The recalled systems are made of steel, are silver in color, and measure about 3.875 inches in diameter. The product number "CSCBARR5" and "PSI Woodworking Products" are printed on the side of the chuck. The systems were manufactured by Industrial Supply Ltd., of China.

The recall is due to a laceration hazard. The jaws can loosen from the chuck and break off. Penn State Industries has received seven reports of the jaw loosening or ejecting from the chuck, but no injuries have been reported.

The recalled products were sold at Blackwater River Tools, Klingspor Woodworking, L&R Collectables, Long Island Woodworking Supply, Penn State Industries, Sumner Woodworking Store, The Woodwork Shop, Woodturningz, Woodworkers Emporium, and other stores nationwide and online at Amazon.com and other websites from March 2017 through August 2018 for between $180 and $250. Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled jaw chuck systems and contact Penn State Industries at 800-377-7297 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, email at [email protected], or visit www.pennstateind.com to receive a full refund of the purchase price.

The recalled product

Product
Quick change jaw chuck systems
Manufacturer
Industrial Supply Ltd., of China
Category
Consumer Product — Woodworking Tools
Hazard
Affected units
1,000

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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