CPSCGeneral Alert
Remote Switches Recalled by Woodstock International Due to Fire Hazard
Published: August 18, 2009Recall ID: 09308Category: generalCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
An incorrectly sized wire inside the remote switch can overheat, posing a fire hazard to consumers.
Product Description & Identification
The recalled product is a remote dust collector switch, which remotely turns on and off a woodworking dust collector. The product is a black electrical outlet box that comes with two hand-held remote controls. The electrical outlet box has a label that reads "Remote Dust Collector Switch". Both the electrical box and remote controls have "Shop Fox" molded into the plastic on the top side of the product. Model numbers D3038 & D3346 were printed on the carton but not on the remote control unit. The recalled switches measure 4 and 13/16" long by 3 and 7/16" wide.
Affected Products
Shop Fox Dust Collection Remote Switches
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2009/Remote-Switches-Recalled-by-Woodstock-International-Due-to-Fire-Hazard |
| Title | Remote Switches Recalled by Woodstock International Due to Fire Hazard |
| Images › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/b0e5d193a9354756b23b6a5e0b22a392.jpg |
| Images › Caption | Recalled Dust Collection Remote Switches |
| Hazards › Name | An incorrectly sized wire inside the remote switch can overheat, posing a fire hazard to consumers. |
| Injuries › Name | Woodstock International has received 10 reports of the remote switch overheating. No injuries were reported. |
| Products › Name | Shop Fox Dust Collection Remote Switches |
| Products › Type | Switches |
| Products › Category I D | 2164 |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 450 |
| Recall I D | 5443 |
| Remedies › Name | Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled product and contact Woodstock International for directions on how to receive a replacement or a full refund. |
| Retailers › Name | Woodworking stores nationwide from July 2008 through June 2009 for about $50. |
| Recall Date | 2009-08-18T00:00:00 |
| Description | The recalled product is a remote dust collector switch, which remotely turns on and off a woodworking dust collector. The product is a black electrical outlet box that comes with two hand-held remote controls. The electrical outlet box has a label that reads "Remote Dust Collector Switch". Both the electrical box and remote controls have "Shop Fox" molded into the plastic on the top side of the product. Model numbers D3038 & D3346 were printed on the carton but not on the remote control unit. The recalled switches measure 4 and 13/16" long by 3 and 7/16" wide. |
| Recall Number | 09308 |
| Manufacturers › Name | Woodstock International, of Bellingham, Wash. |
| Consumer Contact | For additional information, please contact Woodstock International at (800) 840-8420 between 7 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, visit the firm's Web site at www.Woodstockint.com, or e-mail the firm at Sales@woodstockint.com |
| Last Publish Date | 2014-05-23T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | China |