CPSCGeneral Alert
Penn State Industries Recalls Woodworking Jaw Chuck Systems Due to Laceration Ha...
Published: December 11, 2018Recall ID: 19045Category: generalCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
The jaws can loosen from the chuck and break off, posing a laceration hazard.
Product Description & Identification
This recall involves Penn State Industries CSCBARR5 quick change jaw chuck systems used with woodworking lathes. The recalled jaw chuck systems are made of steel, are silver in color and measure about 3.875 inches in diameter. "PSI Woodworking Products" and product number "CSCBARR5" are printed on the side of the chuck.
Affected Products
Quick change jaw chuck systems
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2019/Penn-State-Industries-Recalls-Woodworking-Jaw-Chuck-Systems-Due-to-Laceration-Hazard |
| Title | Penn State Industries Recalls Woodworking Jaw Chuck Systems Due to Laceration Hazard |
| Images › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/JawChuck.png |
| Images › Caption | Recalled quick change jaw chuck systems |
| Hazards › Name | The jaws can loosen from the chuck and break off, posing a laceration hazard. |
| Injuries › Name | Penn State Industries has received seven reports of the jaw loosening or ejecting from the chuck. No injuries have been reported. |
| Products › Name | Quick change jaw chuck systems |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 1,000 |
| Recall I D | 8468 |
| Remedies › Name | Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled jaw chuck systems and contact Penn State Industries to receive a full refund of the purchase price. |
| Importers › Name | Penn State Industries, of Philadelphia, Pa. |
| Retailers › Name | 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. |
| Recall Date | 2018-12-11T00:00:00 |
| Description | This recall involves Penn State Industries CSCBARR5 quick change jaw chuck systems used with woodworking lathes. The recalled jaw chuck systems are made of steel, are silver in color and measure about 3.875 inches in diameter. "PSI Woodworking Products" and product number "CSCBARR5" are printed on the side of the chuck. |
| Recall Number | 19045 |
| Manufacturers › Name | Industrial Supply Ltd., of China |
| Remedy Options › Option | Refund |
| Consumer Contact | Penn State Industries at 800-377-7297 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, email at CSCBARR5.recall@pennstateind.com or online at www.pennstateind.com and click on “Product Recalls” for more information. |
| Last Publish Date | 2018-12-11T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | China |