CPSCGeneral Alert
CPSC, OWT Industries Inc. and Sears Announce Recall of Electric Routers Used in ...
Published: March 27, 2003Recall ID: 03100Category: generalCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
The on-off switch on the routers could stick in the "on" position, posing a risk of serious lacerations to the operator and bystanders.
Product Description & Identification
This recall involves Craftsman® routers, model number 315.17510 with date codes of A0304 or lower. The model numbers and date codes are printed on a black data label located on the electric motor's housing. The routers have an aluminum base with black handles and a black motor. All affected routers were packaged with a cloth carry bag under the stock number 17518. Routers sold without the bag are not involved in the recall.
Affected Products
1-1/2 HP Craftsman® Electric Router
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2003/CPSC-OWT-Industries-Inc-and-Sears-Announce-Recall-of-Electric-Routers-Used-in-Woodworking- |
| Title | CPSC, OWT Industries Inc. and Sears Announce Recall of Electric Routers Used in Woodworking |
| Images › 1 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/craftsman-router.jpg |
| Images › 1 › Caption | Recalled 1-1/2 HP Craftsman® Electric Router |
| Images › 2 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/craftsman-router-label.jpg |
| Images › 2 › Caption | Recalled 1-1/2 HP Craftsman® Electric Router label |
| Hazards › Name | The on-off switch on the routers could stick in the "on" position, posing a risk of serious lacerations to the operator and bystanders. |
| Injuries › Name | Sears has not received any reports of injuries or incidents. This recall is being conducted to prevent the possibility of injury. |
| Products › Name | 1-1/2 HP Craftsman® Electric Router |
| Products › Type | Routers & Accessories |
| Products › Category I D | 2104 |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 5,200 |
| Recall I D | 2372 |
| Remedies › Name | Consumers should stop using these routers immediately and return them to their nearest Sears store for a product exchange. |
| Retailers › Name | Sears sold these routers nationwide, from November 2002 through January 2003, for about $60. |
| Recall Date | 2003-03-27T00:00:00 |
| Description | This recall involves Craftsman® routers, model number 315.17510 with date codes of A0304 or lower. The model numbers and date codes are printed on a black data label located on the electric motor's housing. The routers have an aluminum base with black handles and a black motor. All affected routers were packaged with a cloth carry bag under the stock number 17518. Routers sold without the bag are not involved in the recall. |
| Distributors › Name | Sears Roebuck and Co. (Sears), of Hoffman Estates, Ill. |
| Recall Number | 03100 |
| Manufacturers › Name | OWT Industries, Inc., of Pickens, S.C. |
| Consumer Contact | 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 the firm's website at www.sears.com |
| Last Publish Date | 2025-05-27T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | United States |